Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Asia

The Asian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the market value increased by 6.6% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Asia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported in Asia amounted to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +10.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China dominates tiles structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from China stood at +7.2%. At the same time, Vietnam (+11.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Thailand (-3.2%) and Malaysia (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +7.6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Asia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 0.1% share.

In China, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased at an average annual rate of +19.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+1.0% per year) and Turkey (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 64% against the previous year. 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 ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 3.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 132%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 70%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) represented roughly 45% of total imports in 2022. Iraq (X tons) took an 8.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cambodia (7.7%) and Japan (4.7%). Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Timor-Leste (X tons), India (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Iraq ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 50% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, India, Japan, Yemen, Cambodia, Macao SAR, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +41.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -17.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +75.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 38%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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