Hungary: 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 Hungary

The Hungarian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined to $X in 2022, waning by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level 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 Hungary

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 31% 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 Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Hungary, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia stood at +39.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+55.2% per year) and Austria (+18.7% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Hungary, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +39.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+53.3% per year) and Austria (+23.3% 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, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Austria (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imported into Hungary shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -11.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Hungary, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +103.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Hungary, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +105.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.4% per year) and Austria (-6.8% 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, dropping by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 +48.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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