Oman: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Oman

The Omani market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles reduced markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -20.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Oman

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -54% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 172%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Oman, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Oman, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-6.0% per year) and Yemen (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Oman

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when their volume decreased by -29.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 116%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Oman, together comprising 53% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Iran, Slovenia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +55.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Oman were China ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 52% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Slovenia, Iran and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +51.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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