Netherlands: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild setback. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the Netherlands

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from the Netherlands shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth 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 2015 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imported into the Netherlands contracted remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports contracted notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform