China: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in China

The Chinese non-refractory clay constructional products market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Non-refractory clay constructional products consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in China

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 8.5%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from China

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports from China skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 16% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 410%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 206% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from China, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +157.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from China were India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising 30% of total exports. Iraq, Malaysia, Russia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +184.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products export price decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay constructional products imported into China surged to X tons, increasing by 253% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 17,417% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 5,654% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to China, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +145.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-20.7% per year) and Italy (-62.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to China, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +158.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-23.3% per year) and Italy (-58.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -66.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 1,009%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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