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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Spanish market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, when its value increased by 15% to $X. In general, consumption enjoyed temperate growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Spain

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 73%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Spain

Exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Spain contracted significantly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -15.4% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Spain, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Malta, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +106.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports. Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Malta, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +112.4%, saw 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

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Poland (+5.9%), 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 Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were imported into Spain; increasing by 54% on 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to Spain, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+21.6% per year) and Egypt (+211.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Spain, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+105.4% per year) and Germany (+19.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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