Israel: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Israel

The Israeli non-refractory clay constructional products market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Israel

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Israel

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 475% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,848%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,437% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Israel, together comprising 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), the United States ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Israel worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of -10.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -32.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Spain (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay constructional products into Israel was estimated at X tons, picking up by 14% on 2021. Overall, imports posted a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Israel, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.4% per year) and Greece (+51.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Israel, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +20.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.3% per year) and Greece (+44.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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