Czech Republic: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 4% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +69.5% against 2018 indices. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the Czech Republic

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were exported from the Czech Republic; jumping by 25% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached 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. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 36% of total exports. Italy, the UK, Norway, the United States, Slovakia, Spain, Austria, Venezuela, Russia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Venezuela (with a CAGR of +86.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Italy, the UK, Slovakia, Norway, Russia, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Venezuela, with a CAGR of +96.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Austria (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania and France, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +63.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 66% share of total imports. China, Austria, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +44.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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