Spain: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish non-refractory clay constructional products market was finally on the rise to reach $X after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Spain

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay constructional products were exported from Spain; with a decrease of -38.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Spain, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+113.6% per year) and the United States (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Spain were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +120.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 86% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Spain

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay constructional products imported into Spain declined notably to X tons, shrinking by -19% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Spain, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +26.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-4.4% per year) and Germany (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Spain, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +32.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+2.8% per year) and Germany (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products import price increased by +81.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 76%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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