Chile: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Chile

The Chilean market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 36% 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). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 560% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Chile, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+62.9% per year) and Peru (+59.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Chile were Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 87% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +42.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -73.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Chile

In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were imported into Chile; increasing by 38% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Chile, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+4.2% per year) and Brazil (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Chile, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+3.5% per year) and Spain (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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