In 2023, Italy led the European import of refractory bricks and similar ceramics at 109.78 million kilograms. Year-on-year trends reveal mixed movements: Italy saw a modest increase by 2.72%, while Germany and Poland experienced declines of 3.61% and 6.73%, respectively. Finland, Spain, and Romania also reported decreases. Conversely, Latvia, Cyprus, and Lithuania experienced notable growth, with Lithuania achieving the highest increase at 6.87%. Ireland faced a significant decline of 38.9%. Portugal stands out with an impressive 11.78% increase, reflecting strong demand or enhanced trade relations.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of economic recovery efforts in 2024 on construction demands in major importing countries like Germany and France.
- Potential supply chain adjustments post-Brexit influencing the United Kingdom.
- Green transition impacts on the refractory industry, potentially increasing demand for sustainable refractory materials across Europe.
- The effect of ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy costs on manufacturing and importation trends.
Top countries in Import of Refractory Bricks, Blocks, Tiles and Similar Refractory Ceramic Constructional Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 109,780,000 | 2023 | +9.67% | +2.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 97,446,000 | 2023 | +1.17% | -3.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 94,645,000 | 2023 | +4.77% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 77,897,000 | 2023 | +2.97% | -2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 58,564,000 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Spain | 58,248,000 | 2023 | +7.8% | -4.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 48,956,000 | 2023 | +6.7% | +0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 47,246,000 | 2023 | +4.86% | +0.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 40,655,000 | 2023 | +1.04% | -6.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 38,938,000 | 2023 | -8.97% | +0.34% | View data |
