United Kingdom: 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 the UK

In 2022, the UK market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -39.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 115%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 62% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the UK, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), twofold. Nigeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland totaled +20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+9.1% per year) and Nigeria (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from the UK, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at +21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+35.9% per year) and Japan (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Belgium (+35.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the UK

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into the UK dropped significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -52.8% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to the UK, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+12.4% per year) and India (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the UK, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+11.8% per year) and India (+10.0% 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, surging by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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