Canada: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Canada

The Canadian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Canada

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 25% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 197% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Canada, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -15.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Canada, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +66.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Chile totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+5.2%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Canada

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -42.3% to X units in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) was the main non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Canada, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark (X units), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -4.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Canada, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 57% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +65.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Denmark stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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