Europe: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Europe

In 2022, the Europe non-refractory clay constructional products market decreased by -6.6% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Europe

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.2%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in Europe

In 2022, non-refractory clay constructional products exports in Europe shrank to X tons, which is down by -7.6% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.4%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 42% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 23% share, followed by Spain (8.5%), Poland (8.3%) and Portugal (5.6%). Serbia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in Europe, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

In Germany, non-refractory clay constructional products exports decreased by an average annual rate of -6.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-6.8% per year) and Poland (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in Europe

Non-refractory clay constructional products imports dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -3.7% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the largest importers of non-refractory clay constructional products in Europe, together constituting 32% of total imports. Austria (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.5% share, followed by the Netherlands (7.5%), France (6.2%), the Czech Republic (5.1%), Bulgaria (4.9%) and Croatia (4.7%). Hungary (X tons), Spain (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 41% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +25.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform