Greece: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

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

The Greek market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reached $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 4.7% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported from Greece; which is down by -61.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 17,420% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18,121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Greece, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cyprus (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Albania ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +51.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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, growing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cyprus ($X per ton) and Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into Greece declined sharply to X tons, shrinking by -51.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,599%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,389%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Greece, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-34.6% per year) and China (-41.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Greece, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-26.0% per year) and China (-36.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 211% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 329%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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