Germany: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Germany

The German market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Germany

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Germany

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Germany, together comprising 22% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 20% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +17.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were imported into Germany; surging by 21% on 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Germany, together accounting for 44% of total imports. Austria, France, China, Spain, Slovakia, the UK, Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 41% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, China, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Hungary, the UK and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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