Indonesia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Indonesia

The Indonesian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -4.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Indonesia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Indonesia

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Indonesia plummeted to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -32.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 264%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Timor-Leste (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Indonesia, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Timor-Leste exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X units), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Timor-Leste stood at +58.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+74.4% per year) and South Korea (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, Timor-Leste ($X), South Korea ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Indonesia worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Belgium, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +43.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand (less than $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 Australia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, when their volume decreased by -14% to X units. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,427%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 3,199%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X units), South Korea (X units) and Australia (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Indonesia, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +64.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Indonesia were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports. Australia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +59.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -10.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +32.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 116%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 China ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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