U.S.: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the U.S.

The U.S. market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the U.S.

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports. Singapore, Spain, Cayman Islands, Canada, New Caledonia, the Dominican Republic, India, Hong Kong SAR, Jamaica and Anguilla lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Anguilla (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from the United States were Saudi Arabia ($X), Australia ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Canada, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong SAR, Cayman Islands, New Caledonia, Jamaica, Anguilla and India, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Anguilla, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by less than X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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

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