MENA: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in MENA

The MENA's market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles totaled $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in MENA

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were exported in MENA; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports contracted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, constituting X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%) and Egypt (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Iran increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were imported in MENA; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the major importers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Algeria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Oman (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform