CIS: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in CIS

The CIS market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles surged to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in CIS

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in CIS

In 2023, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported in the CIS expanded sharply to X tons, growing by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in the CIS, creating X% of total export.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in the CIS.

In Russia, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in CIS

In 2023, purchases abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belarus, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform