In 2023, Germany led European exports of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, despite a 4.32% decline. Latvia followed with a 5.73% drop. Austria and Slovenia showed minor increases, while Portugal and Croatia exhibited growth of 2.87% and 3.31%, respectively. Spain and Lithuania recorded notable growth, with Spain at 7.53%. Meanwhile, the Netherlands experienced a significant rise of 16.92%. Conversely, Italy faced an 8.36% contraction and Sweden a steep 13.87% decrease. Other nations, including Greece and Estonia, showed declines. Over five years, France, Ireland, and Luxembourg demonstrated positive compounded growth rates.
Future trends to monitor include the Netherlands' potential continued growth, the impact of economic fluctuations on Germany’s leadership, and emerging Eastern European markets potentially tapping into untapped opportunities, counterbalancing declines in traditional markets.
Top countries in Export of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 102,410,000 | 2023 | +4.25% | -4.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 78,042,000 | 2023 | +4.94% | -5.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 22,820,000 | 2023 | +7.29% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 19,519,000 | 2023 | +3.83% | -8.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 18,538,000 | 2023 | +2.35% | +7.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 13,962,000 | 2023 | +4.03% | -1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 8,050,900 | 2023 | -0.39% | +3.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 7,182,300 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 5,663,000 | 2023 | +3.64% | +16.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 5,106,200 | 2023 | -5.42% | -0.4% | View data |
