Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Asia

The Asian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Asia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 13% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +113.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 158%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X units), Uzbekistan (X units) and Turkey (X units) was the largest exporter of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Asia, generating 84% of total export. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X units), creating a 4.9% share of total exports. India (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +76.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in Asia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

In China, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+95.0% per year) and Turkey (+29.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 99%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in Asia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -12.9% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which amounted to 53% of total imports. South Korea (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Singapore (6.9%). The following importers - Oman (X units), Mongolia (X units), Israel (X units), Macao SAR (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units), Yemen (X units) and Japan (X units) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Kazakhstan stood at +7.9%. At the same time, Oman (+18.5%), South Korea (+16.3%) and Israel (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Macao SAR (-1.8%), Yemen (-8.8%), Hong Kong SAR (-9.6%), Japan (-11.8%), Mongolia (-13.0%) and Singapore (-19.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+35 p.p.), South Korea (+11 p.p.) and Oman (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-1.7 p.p.), Japan (-2.6 p.p.), Mongolia (-6.3 p.p.) and Singapore (-37.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Asia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +8.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+15.0% per year) and Singapore (-16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per unit, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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