Asia-Pacific: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific ceramic tile market dropped to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported in Asia-Pacific; picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) was the main exporter of ceramic tiles, committing 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X square meters), committing a 34% share of total exports. The following exporters - Thailand (X square meters) and Vietnam (X square meters) - together made up 5.5% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), India ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +32.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 5.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per square meter), while Thailand ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in Asia-Pacific; dropping by -1.6% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 imports increased by 15%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of ceramic tiles, namely South Korea, the Philippines and Thailand, represented more than third of total import. It was followed by Malaysia (X square meters), Australia (X square meters), Cambodia (X square meters), Myanmar (X square meters), Indonesia (X square meters) and Japan (X square meters), together constituting a 38% share of total imports. The following importers - Nepal (X square meters), Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Singapore (X square meters) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets in Asia-Pacific were the Philippines ($X), Australia ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 40% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore and Nepal, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Among the main importing countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +17.9%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per square meter), while Nepal ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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