Dominican Republic: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican non-refractory ceramic building bricks market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -15.7% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 360% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,398%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Haiti (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from the Dominican Republic, with a combined 98% share of total exports. Turks and Caicos Islands lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 2.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turks and Caicos Islands (with a CAGR of +283.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti amounted to +53.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.9% per year) and France (+103.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -32.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 225%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turks and Caicos Islands (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into the Dominican Republic

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into the Dominican Republic skyrocketed to X units in 2022, increasing by 82% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,330%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,902%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X units) was the main non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), more than tenfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Colombia totaled +99.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+18.0% per year) and China (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Colombia ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Colombia, with a CAGR of +101.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+36.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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