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

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

For the third year in a row, the Kuwaiti market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. 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 Kuwait

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -20% to X kg, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 441%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 262% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) and Oman (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of -16.8%).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from Kuwait, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to -8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-47.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-55.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Saudi Arabia (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Kuwait

For the third year in a row, Kuwait recorded decline in purchases abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, which decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 817% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 504% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Kuwait, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Italy, the UK, the United Arab Emirates and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +34.8%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 Arab Emirates (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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