Ecuador: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 93% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Ecuador

Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Ecuador fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -22.7% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 383% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 386%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Ecuador, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +135.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Ecuador were El Salvador ($X), Colombia ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

El Salvador, with a CAGR of +97.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 149%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Chile (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imported into Ecuador surged to X tons, with an increase of 68% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 145%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 171%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Ecuador, together comprising 38% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +94.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Ecuador, together comprising 37% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +93.0%, 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

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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