Dominican Republic: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican non-refractory clay constructional products market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from the Dominican Republic

For the third year in a row, the Dominican Republic recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products, which increased by 5,366% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Haiti (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +9.3%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Haiti ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +35.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 82%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+23.6%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 679% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 431% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +23.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to the Dominican Republic, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +29.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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