Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Germany
Market Overview
The German market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles shrank to $
in , with a decrease of -% 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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production fell to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by %. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
in , with a decrease of -% 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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production fell to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by %. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
In , approx. tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were consumed in Germany; shrinking by -% compared with figures. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The revenue of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Germany dropped to $ in , falling by -% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
, approx. tons of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles were consumed in Germany; shrinking by -% compared with figures. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.The revenue of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Germany dropped to $
in , falling by -% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Germany, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in Germany increased significantly over the last fifteen-year period (from % to %).
% to %).Trade Balance
Germany remains a net exporter of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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