Chile: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Chile

The Chilean non-refractory ceramic building bricks market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Chile

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -66.1% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 697% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,081%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Chile, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Peru amounted to +19.0%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Peru stood at +23.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bolivia amounted to +4.1% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -41.3% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 750% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 846%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Chile, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bolivia (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru amounted to +79.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bolivia (+25.9% per year) and China (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Chile, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru stood at +92.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bolivia (+33.8% per year) and China (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 60% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +85.5% against 2019 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 Bolivia ($X per unit), while the price for Peru ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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