Asia-Pacific: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Asia-Pacific

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -8.8% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 138%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the major exporter of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, achieving 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), Malaysia (X units) and India (X units), together generating a 28% share of total exports. The following exporters - Thailand (X units) and Vietnam (X units) - together made up 5% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+50.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +50.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Vietnam (-1.5%), Thailand (-3.2%), Australia (-3.5%) and Malaysia (-17.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and India increased by +30 and +6.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +15.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-0.4% per year) and India (+56.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while Thailand ($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-Pacific

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports fell markedly to X units in 2022, shrinking by -19.6% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

New Zealand was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), South Korea (X units) and Singapore (X units), together making up a 44% share of total imports. The following importers - Macao SAR (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Japan (X units) - each amounted to a 6.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +77.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 76% of total imports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +62.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 unit, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while Macao SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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