Eastern Europe: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European non-refractory clay roofing tiles market increased by 5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main exporters of non-refractory clay roofing tiles in 2022, recording near 50% and 39% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), constituting a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 98% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +8.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports in Eastern Europe

Non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports declined slightly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -1.8% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports rose to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, namely Romania, Poland and Bulgaria, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8% share, followed by Slovakia (5.5%). Russia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +13.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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