Canada: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Canada

The Canadian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Canada

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when their volume increased by 21% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Canada, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -11.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Canada, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled -11.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+1.3%).

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Canada

In 2021, overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier to Canada, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.9% per year) and Germany (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Canada, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.2% per year) and Germany (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, declining by -33.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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