China: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China

The Chinese non-refractory ceramic building bricks market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 -3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from China; growing by 3.7% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 463%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from China, with a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X units), twofold. Tajikistan (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+79.7% per year) and Tajikistan (+91.5% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from China, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Myanmar ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea amounted to +32.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (+72.4% per year) and Indonesia (+64.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 162%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (+28.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into China

For the sixth consecutive year, China recorded decline in supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, which decreased by -16.4% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to China, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+137.8% per year) and Italy (-19.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to China, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +132.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-6.8% per year) and Italy (-28.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 187%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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