Belarus: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian non-refractory clay constructional products market increased by 2.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Belarus

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Belarus

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 122% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Belarus, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan stood at +8.9%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Belarus, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +4.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (-3.6%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports posted noticeable growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a tangible expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Belarus, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.1% per year) and Lithuania (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Belarus, together comprising 53% of total imports. Lithuania, Spain, Poland and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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