Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Bolivia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and Venezuela (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bolivia (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.) and Venezuela (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ecuador (X p.p.), Bolivia (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ecuador amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Jamaica prevails in tiles structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Bahamas (X tons), Panama (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), Guyana (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Suriname (X tons) and Nicaragua (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imports into Jamaica stood at X%. At the same time, Panama (X%), Nicaragua (X%), Chile (X%), Guyana (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), El Salvador (X%), Suriname (X%), Mexico (X%) and Cayman Islands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bahamas experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Jamaica, Chile and Panama increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Jamaica ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Jamaica stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Panama (X% per year) and Bahamas (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while Jamaica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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