Brazil: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian concrete tile market totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Production in Brazil

In value terms, concrete tile production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.5%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, concrete tile exports from Brazil soared to X tons, jumping by 37% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 358%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, concrete tile exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 98%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from Brazil, with a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +70.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+67.0% per year) and Paraguay (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Brazil, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay stood at +59.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+13.1% per year) and Argentina (+23.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Bolivia (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Brazil

Concrete tile imports into Brazil reached X tons in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, concrete tile imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 79%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of concrete tile to Brazil, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, concrete tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-6.7% per year) and Israel (-28.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Brazil, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-9.3% per year) and Israel (-27.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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