Northern America: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Northern America

The North American market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Northern America

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 6%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -10.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 5.8% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports, with a CAGR of -7.1% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-11.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in Northern America, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

In the United States, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports shrank by an average annual rate of -4.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles export price increased by +84.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%).

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) was the major importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, making up 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), making up an 18% share of total imports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles. The United States (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Canada (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Northern America, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

In the United States, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -32.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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