Germany: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Germany

After seven years of growth, the German non-refractory ceramic building bricks market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Germany

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Germany

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by X% to X units, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), the UK (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Germany

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Germany contracted notably to X units in 2023, waning by X% against 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform