Japan: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in Japan

The Japanese concrete tile market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Production in Japan

In value terms, concrete tile production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Concrete tile production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, concrete tile exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of concrete tile exports from Japan, together comprising 76% of total exports. Thailand, Canada, Kazakhstan, Taiwan (Chinese) and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +738.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for concrete tile exported from Japan were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. South Korea, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), Kazakhstan and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +658.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 the United States (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Japan rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of 7.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of concrete tile imports to Japan, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest concrete tile suppliers to Japan, together comprising 91% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete tile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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