Brazil: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Brazil

The Brazilian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Brazil

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Brazil

For the fourth consecutive year, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, which increased by 73% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,046%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 518%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Brazil, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay amounted to +70.7%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Brazil, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay stood at +58.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Paraguay (X tons) constituted the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Paraguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Paraguay was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.7% per year) and the United States (-27.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Brazil, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (0.0% per year) and the United States (-17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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