India: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in India

The Indian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.1% against 2020 indices. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in India

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 -1.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from India

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from India; with a decrease of -33.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5,928% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3,526% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X units), the UK (X units) and Australia (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from India, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +80.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bhutan ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from India worldwide, together comprising 93% of total exports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +94.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +110.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bhutan ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into India

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -45.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,390%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,448%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to India, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), eightfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam stood at +131.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+32.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+116.7% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to India, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at +156.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+95.8% per year) and China (+41.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +64.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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