Northern America: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Northern America

The North American non-refractory clay constructional products market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Northern America

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in Northern America

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports fell to X tons in 2022, waning by -10.4% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay constructional products exports, with a CAGR of -13.8% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-20.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +3.5 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in Northern America, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled -4.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.8%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 32% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 84%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 110%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the key importer of non-refractory clay constructional products, constituting 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 28% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay constructional products imports, with a CAGR of -2.1% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-8.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+14 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -13.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay constructional products in Northern America, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +2.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products import price increased by +60.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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