Luxembourg: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg non-refractory clay constructional products market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Luxembourg

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,848% against the previous year. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Luxembourg

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Luxembourg shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by -6.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Luxembourg, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Luxembourg, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.4% per year) and Germany (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Luxembourg

For the third year in a row, Luxembourg recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products, which increased by 111% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Luxembourg, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +30.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.4% per year) and France (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Luxembourg, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.7% per year) and France (-8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -21.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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