Spain: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish non-refractory ceramic building bricks market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Spain

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded buoyant growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Spain

For the fourth year in a row, Spain recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), France (X units) and Portugal (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Spain were the UK ($X), New Zealand ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Andorra (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Portugal (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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