ASEAN: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN non-refractory clay constructional products market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in ASEAN

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products, when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the key exporter of non-refractory clay constructional products in ASEAN, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Thailand stood at -2.6%. Indonesia (-1.7%), Vietnam (-15.4%) and Malaysia (-23.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+45 p.p.) and Indonesia (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Vietnam (-4.7 p.p.) and Malaysia (-43.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in ASEAN, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4.7% share.

In Thailand, non-refractory clay constructional products exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (-7.6% per year) and Malaysia (-22.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 72%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay constructional products were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 116%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons), distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) represented the main importers of non-refractory clay constructional products, together creating 95% of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - each recorded a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Cambodia ($X) and the Philippines ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +35.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform