Greece: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Greece

The Greek non-refractory clay roofing tiles market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 73% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Greece

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by +74.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Greece

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume decreased by -53.1% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Greece, with a combined 86% share of total exports. North Macedonia, Romania, Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Greece were Bulgaria ($X), Albania ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 87% of total exports. Romania, North Macedonia, Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.4%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Jordan, with a CAGR of +39.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 40% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price increased by +47.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Greece

Non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports into Greece reduced notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -52% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 505% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Greece, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria amounted to -7.1%.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Greece, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bulgaria stood at -7.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 76% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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