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Malaysia: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Malaysia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Malaysian fireclay market, when its value decreased by -10.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Fireclay consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Fireclay Production in Malaysia

In value terms, fireclay production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, shipments abroad of fireclay decreased by -54.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,836%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,454% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of fireclay exports from Malaysia, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Singapore (with a CAGR of -1.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Malaysia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-21.6% per year) and Singapore (-24.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 48% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 256%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Indonesia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, purchases abroad of fireclay was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 321% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 292% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Japan (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of fireclay imports to Malaysia, together comprising 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest fireclay suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Indonesia, Ukraine and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.2%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +45.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average fireclay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fireclay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Ukraine and the United States, with a combined 38% share of global consumption. India, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Pakistan, Italy, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain, Nigeria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of fireclay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Ukraine and the United States, together comprising 43% of global production. These countries were followed by India, Brazil, Russia, Japan, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain, Nigeria, France and Canada, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of fireclay to Malaysia?

In value terms, the United States, Japan and China were the largest fireclay suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fireclay from Malaysia?

In value terms, South Korea remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Malaysia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 33% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 0.7% share.

What is the average export price for fireclay in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $614 per ton, dropping by -6.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fireclay in Malaysia?

The average fireclay import price stood at $417 per ton in 2021, rising by 2.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fireclay market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay

Country coverage:

Malaysia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023