Azerbaijan: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani non-refractory ceramic building bricks market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Azerbaijan

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -58.2% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 390% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 364%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Georgia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Georgia stood at +26.7%.

In value terms, Georgia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Georgia amounted to +22.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Georgia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (-3.0%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, imports of non-refractory ceramic building bricks into Azerbaijan declined dramatically to X units, with a decrease of -24.9% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 164%. Imports peaked 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 notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 310%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X units) was the main supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Azerbaijan, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran amounted to -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-5.4% per year) and Turkey (-41.1% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Azerbaijan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-8.5% per year) and Turkey (-28.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 import price increased by +109.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 55% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Iran ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform