South-Eastern Asia: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in South-Eastern Asia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Southeast Asian market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 10% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +102.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 63% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together held near 34% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+17.5%), Vietnam (+14.0%), Malaysia (+7.6%) and Singapore (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. Thailand (+12 p.p.), Malaysia (+2.2 p.p.) and Vietnam (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -14.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total exports. Singapore and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+9.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +83.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam represented the key importer of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 51% of total imports in 2022. Indonesia (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (12%), Thailand (8.4%) and Singapore (7.4%). The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of +15.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (+30.7%), Malaysia (+9.7%), Singapore (+6.7%) and Indonesia (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +30.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (+23 p.p.) and the Philippines (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand saw its share reduced by -1.9%, -7% and -16.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Malaysia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports. Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +28.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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