Bolivia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Bolivia

The Bolivian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose to $X in 2022, growing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.7% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Bolivia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported from Bolivia; growing by 51% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 293%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,087% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Bolivia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -4.6%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile totaled +2.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -74% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 202%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to +55.9% per year.

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

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 93% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,839%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 9,343% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Bolivia, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +151.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to Bolivia, together comprising 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +42.8%, saw 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

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 1,324% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+45.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform