Portugal: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese non-refractory ceramic building bricks market decreased by -3.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a notable increase. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Portugal

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 24% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,374%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,074%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Portugal, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +103.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+13.1% per year) and Guinea-Bissau (+39.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Portugal, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +97.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+13.3% per year) and Guinea-Bissau (+33.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guinea-Bissau ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Portugal

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -55.5% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 739% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 620%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Portugal, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X units), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +29.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Portugal, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +35.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Spain totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform