Ireland: 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 Ireland

The Irish market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption posted a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 262%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Ireland, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-22.8% per year) and Switzerland (-65.3% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-26.5% per year) and Switzerland (-78.5% 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, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the UK (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 1,731% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,333%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+64.1% per year) and China (+27.7% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Ireland, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+16.6% per year) and Vietnam (0.0% per year).

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, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 79%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 Netherlands (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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