Spain: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Spain

The Spanish market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +82.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Spain

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +104.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 72% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 75%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Spain, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +35.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+0.8% per year) and the UK (-7.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Spain were France ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +119.0%, 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 export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into Spain soared to X tons, jumping by 50% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 188%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 311%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Spain, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +88.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Spain, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+58.2% per year) and Portugal (+113.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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