Mexico: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Mexico

The Mexican non-refractory ceramic building bricks market fell to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.1% against 2018 indices. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Mexico

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 42% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a temperate increase. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +2.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +5.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.6% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Mexico surged to X units, increasing by 171% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Mexico, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.9% per year) and Spain (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Mexico, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +10.2%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -16% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform