Eastern Asia: Enamels And Glazes Market 2025

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian enamels and glazes market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, enamels and glazes production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +92.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to enamels and glazes exports from China stood at +12.8%. At the same time, Japan (+14.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +14.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China increased by +17 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest enamels and glazes supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +12.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-13.1% per year) and Japan (-7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($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 (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +53.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the largest importer of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass, comprising 71% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (8.3%). Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to enamels and glazes imports into China stood at +4.3%. At the same time, South Korea (+13.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +13.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.5%) and Japan (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+10 p.p.) and China (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-2 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Eastern Asia, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +1.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+4.6% per year) and Japan (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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