Overview of the Global Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

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

The global market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23%. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 4.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the largest exporter of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 45% of total exports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took near 40% share of total exports. The following exporters - China (X tons), Japan (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up 8.5% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +40.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 68% of global exports. Egypt, Japan, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -14.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports

In 2021, purchases abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 3.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly 66% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), making up an 8.4% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up 9.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +106.6%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting importing markets worldwide were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 31% share of global imports. Belgium, France, Spain, Bangladesh, Denmark and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +104.7%, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+10.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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