Austria: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 26% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Austria

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Austria

In 2021, exports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles from Austria was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Austria, with a combined 22% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Russia, the United States, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Canada, the UK, Libya and France, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 21% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Turkey, the United States, the UK, South Africa, Canada, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Libya and France, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Libya, with a CAGR of +31.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Austria

Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports into Austria rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 15% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Austria, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-2.1% per year) and Italy (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Austria, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles import price increased by +71.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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