Kazakhstan: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles soared to $X in 2021, growing by 19% against 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Kazakhstan

Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kazakhstan surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 167% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +61.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+29.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles export price increased by +60.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Russia (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were imported into Kazakhstan; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.7% per year) and India (+53.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Kazakhstan, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.1% per year) and India (+76.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 31%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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