Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Brazil
Market Overview
The Brazilian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles contracted to $
in , which is down 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production shrank to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of %. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , production failed to regain momentum.
in , which is down 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production shrank to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of %. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , production failed to regain momentum.Consumption
In , refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption in Brazil declined slightly to tons, waning by -% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
The size of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Brazil shrank to $ in , dropping 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption in Brazil declined slightly to tons, waning by -% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.The size of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Brazil shrank to $
in , dropping 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Brazil, 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 +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase 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 bring the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to increase 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
Over the period under review, the share of imports in terms of total refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption in Brazil was relatively small in physical terms, fluctuating under an % figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Brazil refractory bricks, blocks and tiles market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.
% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Brazil refractory bricks, blocks and tiles market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.Trade Balance
Brazil remains a net importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
. In , there was a trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
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