Belgium: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Belgium

The Belgian non-refractory clay constructional products market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -41.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Belgium

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 195%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products decreased by -20.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 277%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 322% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Comoros (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Belgium, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Comoros (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Belgium, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +58.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-23.6% per year) and Luxembourg (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 61%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Belgium

Non-refractory clay constructional products imports into Belgium dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -87.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay constructional products imports to Belgium, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Luxembourg, Poland, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +134.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Belgium, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +86.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-29.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-13.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 81% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products import price increased by +107.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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