Asia: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Asia

In 2021, the Asian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 5.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Asia

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together mixing up a 27% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from China stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Turkey (+6.3%), India (+5.8%) and Thailand (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2021. While the share of India (+8.3 p.p.) and Turkey (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-12.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+3.2% per year) and Turkey (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when their volume increased by 20% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports in 2021 were India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together accounting for 82% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Indonesia ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 30% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Japan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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