Dominican 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 Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 160% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 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 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,782%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the Dominican Republic, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, British Virgin Islands (X tons), fourfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti amounted to +124.6%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by British Virgin Islands ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Haiti amounted to +116.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -15.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 1,753%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to British Virgin Islands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to British Virgin Islands (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when their volume increased by 113% to X tons. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 1,514% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 475%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +225.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.1% per year) and Colombia (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the Dominican Republic, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +115.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+32.0% per year) and Colombia (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 265% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+97.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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