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

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

The Asia-Pacific market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded notably to $X in 2021, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level 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-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were exported in Asia-Pacific; rising by 69% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 65% of total exports in 2021. Malaysia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Australia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($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 expanded 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

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -11.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 57%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bangladesh (X tons) was the major importer of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, generating 30% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Singapore (9.7%), Brunei Darussalam (9%), South Korea (6.7%), Hong Kong SAR (6.4%), Australia (5.1%) and Papua New Guinea (4.7%).

Bangladesh was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imports, with a CAGR of +106.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+55.0%) and Papua New Guinea (+26.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Korea (-5.3%), Hong Kong SAR (-9.5%), Brunei Darussalam (-16.4%), Australia (-18.0%) and Singapore (-21.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and South Korea increased by +30, +13, +4.5 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Asia-Pacific, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Bangladesh stood at +104.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+3.0% per year) and Sri Lanka (+56.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -21.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 South Korea (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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