Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; jumping by 16% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 46% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Paraguay (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together constituting a 40% share of total exports. Mexico (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Ecuador stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Paraguay (+48.2%) and Venezuela (+30.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +48.2% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-2.8%), Bolivia (-4.6%) and Brazil (-18.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ecuador (+23 p.p.), Paraguay (+14 p.p.) and Venezuela (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bolivia (-3.5 p.p.) and Brazil (-27.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ecuador totaled +6.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+1.6% per year) and Venezuela (+30.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -14.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +99.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; rising by 193% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Jamaica prevails in tiles structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 57% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X tons) and El Salvador (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Panama (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), Guyana (X tons), Cuba (X tons), Suriname (X tons) and Nicaragua (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

Imports into Jamaica increased at an average annual rate of +51.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Panama (+58.4%), Nicaragua (+37.3%), El Salvador (+36.2%), Chile (+26.7%), Guyana (+24.2%), Cuba (+20.4%), Suriname (+7.8%), Bahamas (+3.3%) and Cayman Islands (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +58.4% from 2012-2022. Uruguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Jamaica (+53 p.p.), Chile (+5.1 p.p.), El Salvador (+3.8 p.p.) and Panama (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahamas (-5 p.p.), Cayman Islands (-6.5 p.p.) and Uruguay (-18 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Jamaica ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 7.3% share.

In Jamaica, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded at an average annual rate of +46.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (+82.7% per year) and Bahamas (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -37.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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