Overview of the Global Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

The global market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 0.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 50% of total exports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Latvia (X tons) and Serbia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 21% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - each amounted to a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from China stood at +7.2%. At the same time, Latvia (+67.6%), Poland (+12.3%), Spain (+6.9%) and Italy (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +67.6% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-2.6%), Germany (-3.2%), Malaysia (-4.6%) and Serbia (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+18 p.p.) and Latvia (+5.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-1.8 p.p.), Germany (-7.2 p.p.) and Serbia (-12.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier worldwide, comprising 93% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 1.9% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +19.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.4% per year) and South Africa (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports

In 2022, global imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -12.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 41%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), followed by Lithuania (X tons), Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the major importers of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, together committing 44% of total imports. The following importers - Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Jamaica (X tons), the United States (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jamaica (with a CAGR of +51.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guinea ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 17% of global imports. The United States, Russia, Lithuania, Singapore, Germany, Romania, Poland, Portugal, Jamaica and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Jamaica, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +70.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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