Israel: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -1.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Israel

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 46% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,367% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,064% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Israel, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia amounted to -23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+84.6% per year) and the United States (+41.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Israel were Latvia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Palestine ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +82.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+57.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Israel

In 2021, supplies from abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -3.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Israel, together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the United States, Italy, Hungary and Austria, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Israel were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, the United States, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +23.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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