France: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in France

The French market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in France

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from France, with a combined 27% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Canada, Australia, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, the UK and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 53%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from France worldwide, with a combined 27% share of total exports. Australia, the UK, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada, Belgium, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +26.8%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the UK (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to France, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, China, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Turkey, India and Poland, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Austria, China, India, Belgium, Poland, the UK, Turkey and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +7.3%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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