Asia-Pacific: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific non-refractory clay roofing tiles market decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 10%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay roofing tiles in Asia-Pacific surged to X tons, increasing by 144% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 83% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 5.3% share, followed by Japan (4.7%). Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports, with a CAGR of +28.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Japan (-2.6%) and Thailand (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+57 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Vietnam (-2.7 p.p.), Japan (-18 p.p.) and Thailand (-20.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +20.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+0.8% per year) and Japan (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 22%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 18%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 40% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (11%), Cambodia (6.5%), Australia (5.4%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (5%). The Philippines (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cambodia (+19.8%), Australia (+17.7%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+9.6%), the Philippines (+4.9%) and South Korea (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Australia increased by +37, +4.7, +3.7 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X), South Korea ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +27.3%, saw 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 ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 8.5%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 Philippines (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :