Thailand: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Thailand

The Thai non-refractory clay roofing tiles market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Thailand

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Thailand surged to X tons, with an increase of 32% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 58%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cambodia (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Thailand, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Cambodia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Myanmar (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cambodia stood at +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (-7.7% per year) and Myanmar (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Thailand, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cambodia totaled +20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (-7.1% per year) and Myanmar (+13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price decreased by -10.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay roofing tiles were imported into Thailand; growing by 30% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Thailand, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+67.4% per year) and Malaysia (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Thailand, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+68.5% per year) and Malaysia (-15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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