United States's Refractory Bricks, Blocks, and Tiles Market to Witness Growth with CAGR of +3.9% by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The United States market for refractory bricks, blocks, and tiles is expected to see a steady rise in demand over the next decade, with an estimated CAGR of +3.9% in volume and +4.8% in value from 2024 to 2035. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for these products, indicating a positive outlook for the industry in the coming years.

Driven by rising demand for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in the United States, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +3.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 809K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumed in the United States reduced slightly to 532K tons, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 2.3M tons. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in the United States rose notably to $622M in 2024, surging by 7.2% 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). Over the period under review, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $2.4B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production in the United States contracted to 448K tons in 2024, with a decrease of -6% compared with 2023. In general, production showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 107%. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at 2.5M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production reduced slightly to $474M in 2024. Overall, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $2.3B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, supplies from abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -6.1% to 128K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 180K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports shrank to $280M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $281M in 2023, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In 2023, China (41K tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to the United States, accounting for a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (16K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (12K tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+20.5% per year) and Mexico (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to the United States were China ($52M), Germany ($46M) and Mexico ($24M), together accounting for 43% of total imports. Spain, Austria, India, Brazil, Canada, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (61K tons), refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (51K tons) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (16K tons) were the main products of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to the United States.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (with a CAGR of -0.4%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles with the largest imports in the United States were refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($143M), refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 ($106M) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($31M).

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these, with a CAGR of +2.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In 2024, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $2,178 per ton, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($2,821 per ton), while the price for refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 ($1,722 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (+4.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $2,054 per ton in 2023, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($5,348 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in shipments abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, which decreased by -35.6% to 45K tons in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 333K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports fell remarkably to $132M in 2024. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $243M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canada (26K tons), Mexico (15K tons) and Brazil (4K tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the United States, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Japan, South Korea, France, Peru, Italy, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese), China, India and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($53M), Mexico ($35M) and Italy ($14M) were the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded 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.

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (16K tons), refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (15K tons) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (14K tons) were the main products of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from the United States.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (with a CAGR of -6.9%), while the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($81M) remains the largest type of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from the United States, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 ($27M), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these exports totaled -2.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (-8.8% per year) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (-7.6% per year).

In 2024, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $2,953 per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 371% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In 2024, the product with the highest price was refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($5,695 per ton), while the average price for exports of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($1,570 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (+6.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In 2023, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $2,685 per ton, waning by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 371%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,865 per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,185 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($987 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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