Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 70% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 268% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units), Bolivia (X units) and Paraguay (X units) represented roughly 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X units), creating an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with an 11% share.

In Mexico, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+3.6% per year) and Bolivia (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -19.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +11.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per unit), while Bolivia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imported in Latin America and the Caribbean rose rapidly to X units, with an increase of 8.4% on the year before. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X units) and Argentina (X units) were the major importers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in 2022, recording approx. 43% and 34% of total imports, respectively. Uruguay (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (6.7%). Chile (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Chile and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 7.9%.

Chile, with a CAGR of +30.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per unit, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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