U.S.: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the U.S.

The U.S. non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the U.S.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 0.4% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from the United States, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+52.4% per year) and Mexico (+25.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from the United States, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+47.1% per year) and Mexico (+19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Canada (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 12% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to the United States, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), more than tenfold. Denmark (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled +19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+84.5% per year) and Denmark (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to the United States, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+78.5% per year) and Denmark (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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