Ireland: Overview of the Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2019

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Ireland

The revenue of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Ireland

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from Ireland; rising by X% against the previous year. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Ireland.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks reached their peak figure at $X per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Ireland stood at X units, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), the UK (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Denmark recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform