Myanmar: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in Myanmar

The Myanmar's concrete tile market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Myanmar

In value terms, concrete tile production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Myanmar

In 2022, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 3,563%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4,207% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from Myanmar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to +24.1%.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand stood at -25.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 1,174% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Thailand.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to -39.8% per year.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 200%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of concrete tile to Myanmar, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at +25.3%.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Myanmar, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +18.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 131%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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