Malaysia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Malaysia

The Malaysian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Malaysia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Malaysia

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Malaysia dropped to X units in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 5.1%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Malaysia, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), fourfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore stood at -19.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-9.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Malaysia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore stood at -20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-10.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Malaysia

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Malaysia reduced to X units in 2022, waning by -11.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Malaysia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled -9.2%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Malaysia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at -10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for China stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform