Middle East: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the Middle East

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 113% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), mixing up a 7.7% share of total exports. Iran (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, with a CAGR of +22.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+14.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Iran (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+64 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran saw its share reduced by -5.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in the Middle East, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +29.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+11.3% per year) and Iran (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 decreased by -13.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were imported in the Middle East; shrinking by -26.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 405% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 359%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports in 2022 were Oman (X units), Israel (X units) and Yemen (X units), together reaching 78% of total import. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), comprising a 5.4% share of total imports. The following importers - Lebanon (X units), Iraq (X units) and Kuwait (X units) - together made up 10% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in the Middle East, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Yemen, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel amounted to +10.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+6.0% per year) and Yemen (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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