Hungary: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Hungary

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Hungary

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -36.7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X units), Austria (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Hungary, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Croatia, Ukraine and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +47.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Hungary were Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Croatia, Ukraine and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw 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 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +19.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were imported into Hungary; declining by -4.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Serbia (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Hungary, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Serbia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X units), threefold. The Czech Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Serbia amounted to +37.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (-13.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+32.5% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Croatia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +42.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform