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

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

In 2021, the Saudi market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -19.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 973% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were exported from Saudi Arabia; falling by -6.1% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 105%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Saudi Arabia, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +138.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+3.3% per year) and Belgium (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together accounting for 44% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +170.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -16.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were imported into Saudi Arabia; with a decrease of -39.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) was the main ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled -8.9%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Saudi Arabia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -21.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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