Pakistan: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Pakistan

The Pakistani non-refractory ceramic building bricks market rose significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a modest expansion. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Pakistan

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. 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 Pakistan

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Pakistan fell notably to X units in 2022, dropping by -70.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 497% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 617%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+12.5% per year) and Japan (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Pakistan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+17.4% per year) and South Korea (-9.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -31.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 41% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,738%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 1,576%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Pakistan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X units), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Pakistan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -7.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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