Canada: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

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

The Canadian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Canada fell dramatically to X tons, reducing by -46.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 534% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 267%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Canada, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turks and Caicos Islands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ghana (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turks and Caicos Islands (+36.8% per year) and Ghana (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Canada, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turks and Caicos Islands ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turks and Caicos Islands (+36.3% per year) and Ghana (-10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 98% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ghana ($X per ton) and Turks and Caicos Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+35.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Canada

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -0.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Canada, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to Canada, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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