Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

The Czech market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the Czech Republic shrank significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -30% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the Czech Republic, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-11.2% per year) and Poland (-24.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-5.2% per year) and Poland (-23.0% 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, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +96.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+6.8%), 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the Czech Republic, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +70.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +50.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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