China: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in China

The Chinese market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in China

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported from China; approximately reflecting the year before. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 99%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China, with a combined 14% share of total exports. Indonesia, Vietnam, Guinea, Singapore, Israel, Angola, Senegal, Mongolia, Kenya and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from China worldwide, with a combined 14% share of total exports. Thailand, the Philippines, Guinea, Myanmar, Kenya, Senegal, Angola, Indonesia, Israel and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +72.4%, recorded 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 export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($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 Myanmar (+25.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into China

For the third consecutive year, China recorded decline in overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, which decreased by -29.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 215%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to China, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+21.4% per year) and the United States (-30.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to China, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +45.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.6% per year) and the United States (-28.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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