Japan: 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 Japan

In 2022, the Japanese market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -23.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Japan contracted significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -79.8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,232%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 617% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Japan, with a combined 79% share of total exports. Ethiopia, Oman, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +418.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Japan were Indonesia ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 65% of total exports. Ethiopia, Vietnam, India and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +130.7%, saw 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 export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, waning by -46.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 New Caledonia (+63.5%), 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 Japan

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -32.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Japan, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-11.1% per year) and Belgium (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Japan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.3% per year) and Malaysia (-10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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