South-Eastern Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume increased by 30% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 58% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 27% share, followed by Malaysia (9%) and Indonesia (6.2%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Thailand stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Vietnam (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Indonesia (-4.6%) and Malaysia (-12.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+15 p.p.) and Thailand (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (-16 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+10.8% per year) and Indonesia (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imported in South-Eastern Asia surged to X tons, increasing by 31% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) was the largest importer of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, committing 41% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together creating a 47% share of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Cambodia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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