Philippines: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the Philippines

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Philippine market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when its value increased by 44% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from the Philippines

In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were exported from the Philippines; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 368% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the Philippines, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of -11.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the Philippines, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan stood at -18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-12.9% per year) and Thailand (+1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+56.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into the Philippines

In 2021, overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier to the Philippines, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.1% per year) and Poland (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to the Philippines, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+18.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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