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

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

The Sri Lankan market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 139% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Sri Lanka

Exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Sri Lanka shrank notably to X kg in 2021, declining by -48.4% compared with 2020. In general, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 809% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 845%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X kg) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Sri Lanka, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Maldives totaled +3.8%.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Maldives stood at +58.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 421%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Maldives.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to +52.6% per year.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Sri Lanka

Imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings into Sri Lanka soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 157% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 596%. 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. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to Sri Lanka, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia stood at +41.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+98.8% per year) and the UK (+35.9% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Sri Lanka, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia totaled +56.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+79.3% per year) and the UK (+33.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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