South-Eastern Asia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian non-refractory clay constructional products market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 28% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 64%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 73% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons). All these countries together held near 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Thailand stood at -2.6%. Indonesia (-1.7%), Vietnam (-15.4%) and Malaysia (-23.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Thailand and Indonesia increased by +45 and +3.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4.7% share.

In Thailand, non-refractory clay constructional products exports increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (-7.6% per year) and Malaysia (-22.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 72%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 Thailand (+14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 26% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 116%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons), distantly followed by Cambodia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) were the major importers of non-refractory clay constructional products, together mixing up 95% of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - each amounted to a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay constructional products importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Cambodia ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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