Brazil: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Brazil

The Brazilian non-refractory clay constructional products market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Brazil

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38%. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 217%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 175%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Brazil, together comprising 87% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +59.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Brazil were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and Paraguay ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +82.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 export price increased by +98.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Aruba (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Brazil

Non-refractory clay constructional products imports into Brazil was estimated at X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,270% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 3,707% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +100.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.9% per year) and the United States (-19.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Brazil, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +114.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+32.3% per year) and the United States (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+47.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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