Asia: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Asia

The Asian market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Asia

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Asia

In 2021, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Asia surged to X tons, jumping by 58% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 63% of total exports in 2021. Malaysia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together took near 31% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Asia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.3% share.

In China, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+8.6% per year) and Malaysia (-16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 305%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 101%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the major importers of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Asia, together mixing up 49% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons), Israel (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together making up a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +106.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 32% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +104.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 201% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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