Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles Market

Driven by rising demand, the global market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles is expected to experience slight growth with a forecasted CAGR of +0.3% in volume and +2.5% in value through 2030. Consumption and production trends, import and export statistics, key importing and exporting countries, and prices are analyzed in detail, providing insights into the market dynamics and growth opportunities in the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 27M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $25.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

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

In 2022, consumption of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -1.2% to 26M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, global consumption of reached the peak volume at 36M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The revenue of the market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles worldwide stood at $21.2B in 2022, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $23.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (6M tons), the United States (3.2M tons) and India (2.5M tons), with a combined 44% share of global consumption. Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Serbia, Canada, Iran and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of tiles, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while tiles for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles markets worldwide were China ($9.6B), the United States ($5.3B) and India ($649M), with a combined 73% share of the global market. Canada, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.5%.

Among the main consuming countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +8.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while tiles for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was registered in Serbia (92 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Canada (13 kg per 1000 persons), Saudi Arabia (11 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (9.6 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was estimated at 3.3 kg per 1000 persons.

In Serbia, per capita consumption of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by an average annual rate of -8.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Canada (-4.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2.6% per year).

Production

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

In 2022, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -0.5% to 26M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 5.3%. Global production peaked at 36M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded slightly to $23.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $24B. From 2021 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was China (6.4M tons), comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (3.2M tons), twofold. India (2.5M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to -1.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (-2.7% per year) and India (-2.2% per year).

Imports

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

Global imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to 794K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -14.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -28.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 1.1M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell to $388M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $438M in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Poland (105K tons), followed by Lithuania (66K tons), Romania (59K tons), Singapore (54K tons) and Germany (42K tons) were the key importers of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, together generating 41% of total imports. The following importers - Hong Kong SAR (35K tons), Russia (22K tons), Guinea (18K tons), Iraq (18K tons), Rwanda (16K tons), Jamaica (15K tons), the United States (14K tons) and Slovakia (13K tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jamaica (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets worldwide were Guinea ($33M), Iraq ($23M) and Hong Kong SAR ($23M), with a combined 21% share of global imports. The United States, Russia, Lithuania, Singapore, Germany, Romania, Poland, Jamaica, Rwanda and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Jamaica, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $488 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 28%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($1,851 per ton), while Poland ($72 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 5% to 996K tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.1M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $2B in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

China was the key exporting country with an export of about 481K tons, which accounted for 48% of total exports. Germany (99K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.9% share, followed by Latvia (5.5%) and Serbia (5.1%). The following exporters - Malaysia (23K tons), Poland (22K tons), South Africa (21K tons), Italy (20K tons), Austria (17K tons), Estonia (16K tons), the United Arab Emirates (16K tons), Spain (16K tons) and Iran (15K tons) - each amounted to a 17% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (+67.6%), Estonia (+60.3%), Iran (+39.3%), the United Arab Emirates (+22.4%), Poland (+12.3%), Italy (+6.2%) and Spain (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +67.6% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-2.3%), South Africa (-2.6%), Malaysia (-3.2%) and Serbia (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+17 p.p.), Latvia (+5.5 p.p.) and Estonia (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-1.9 p.p.), Germany (-6.5 p.p.) and Serbia (-12.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.8B) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier worldwide, comprising 93% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($39M), with a 2% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +19.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.2% per year) and South Africa (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $1,990 per ton in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($3,813 per ton), while Serbia ($69 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform