Kuwait: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Kuwait

In 2021, the Kuwaiti market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained 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 Kuwait

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kuwait, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +267.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+7.4% per year) and Oman (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Kuwait, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +137.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+2.0% per year) and Oman (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 127% 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 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Jordan (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, supplies from abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 68%. 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Kuwait, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Spain, which together accounted for a further 15%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +22.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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