MERCOSUR: 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 MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 14% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +34.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 55%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) represented the main exporter of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, making up 55% of total exports. Paraguay (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Venezuela (X tons) and Brazil (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 38% share of total exports. The following exporters - Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.9% 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%), Venezuela (+30.1%) and Argentina (+9.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +48.2% from 2012-2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-18.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ecuador (+23 p.p.), Paraguay (+17 p.p.), Venezuela (+15 p.p.) and Argentina (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-38.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 5% share.

In Ecuador, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Venezuela (+30.0% per year) and Paraguay (+38.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +70.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically 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 Venezuela ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 96% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a moderate increase. As a result, imports reached 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 continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) represented the major importers of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in MERCOSUR, together mixing up 72% of total imports. Guyana (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Suriname (8.1%). Peru (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Guyana ($X) and Venezuela ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Suriname, Uruguay and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Suriname, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -22.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Venezuela ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform