Price for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic - 2023

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1. Price for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic
4. Imports of Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic

Price for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes amounted to $232 per thousand units, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $315 per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($323 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Turks and Caicos Islands ($129 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes amounted to $20 per thousand units, dropping by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 181%. The import price peaked at $26 per thousand units in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($24 per thousand units), while the price for Italy ($7.6 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes decreased by -39.2% to 2M units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,199% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.3M units, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes declined notably to $461K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,397% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $796K, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like from the Dominican Republic in 2022:

1. Haiti (1160.8K units)
2. France (455.0K units)
3. United States (320.5K units)
4. Turks and Caicos Islands (41.9K units)

Imports of Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like in the Dominican Republic

Imports of ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes into the Dominican Republic soared to 21M units in 2022, rising by 381% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 474%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 127M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the likes soared to $413K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 330%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Ceramic Building Bricks, Floor Blocks, Support or Filler Tiles and the Like to the Dominican Republic in 2022:

1. Spain (16.5M units)
2. China (1.7M units)
3. Colombia (1.5M units)
4. Italy (1.0M units)
5. United States (0.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform