Japan: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Japan

The Japanese market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Japan

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Japan

Exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Japan soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 860% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Japan, with a 87% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bangladesh stood at +2,040.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+13.6% per year) and Singapore (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from Japan, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bangladesh amounted to +1,470.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+6.2% per year) and Singapore (+14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -63.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (-6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imported into Japan shrank sharply to X tons, waning by -48.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier to Japan, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+27.4% per year) and Belgium (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 94% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +68.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 128%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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