Northern America: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Northern America

The North American market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 60%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 50% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates tiles structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 4.8% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -10.4% from 2012 to 2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +3 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Northern America, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

In the United States, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 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 Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Northern America shrank to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States was the main importer of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Northern America, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 73% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), mixing up a 27% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -6.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+17.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +17.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+23 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-23.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Northern America, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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