ASEAN: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in ASEAN

The ASEAN non-refractory ceramic building bricks market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in ASEAN

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in ASEAN

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports dropped to X units in 2022, shrinking by -5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia represented the main exporter of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in ASEAN, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X units). All these countries together held near 37% share of total exports.

Exports from Malaysia decreased at an average annual rate of -17.5% from 2012 to 2022. Vietnam (-1.5%) and Thailand (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (+13 p.p.) and Thailand (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Malaysia saw its share reduced by -27.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in ASEAN, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Malaysia stood at -18.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+1.0% per year) and Thailand (-13.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per unit), while Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imported in ASEAN declined to X units, dropping by -5.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.5%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X units) was the largest importer of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, committing 68% of total imports. Malaysia (X units) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (11%). The following importers - Vietnam (X units), the Philippines (X units) and Cambodia (X units) - each accounted for a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Singapore stood at -19.9%. At the same time, Indonesia (+27.3%) and Cambodia (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of +27.3% from 2012-2022. Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-6.5%) and the Philippines (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam increased by +11, +9.7 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in ASEAN, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 7.9% share.

In Singapore, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports contracted by an average annual rate of -16.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+36.3% per year) and Malaysia (-7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +65.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform