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Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China - 2023

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $0.9 per unit, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($5 per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Myanmar (+28.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $1.1 per unit, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1.2 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3.3 per unit), while the price for Belgium ($0.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from China rose slightly to 90M units, with an increase of 3.7% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 94M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports surged to $79M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	10.6	30.9	35.4	26.9	36.4%
Myanmar	N/A	1.2	5.4	12.2	218.9%
Indonesia	0.6	1.2	2.4	7.2	128.9%
Nigeria	0.2	0.7	0.2	3.4	157.1%
Japan	1.5	2.4	3.0	2.9	24.6%
Tajikistan	N/A	0.1	0.2	1.9	335.9%
United States	1.4	1.0	1.8	1.4	0.0%
Thailand	0.1	0.5	2.3	1.0	115.4%
Russia	0.1	0.1	0.6	0.6	81.7%
Hong Kong SAR	1.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	17.3	16.2	15.6	21.7	7.8%
Total	33.6	54.4	66.9	79.2	33.1%

Top Export Markets for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks from China in 2022:

South Korea (16.6M units)
Nigeria (8.0M units)
Tajikistan (7.7M units)
Thailand (5.4M units)
Japan (5.2M units)
Myanmar (4.3M units)
Russia (1.9M units)
Indonesia (1.4M units)
United States (0.9M units)

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into China fell sharply to 203K units in 2022, reducing by -16.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 703K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports dropped to $216K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $573K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	N/A	N/A	N/A	136	0%
Belgium	337	64.5	14.9	52.3	-46.3%
Italy	56.3	62.4	110	22.9	-25.9%
United Kingdom	N/A	105	N/A	N/A	0%
United Arab Emirates	97.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Netherlands	N/A	291	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	30.7	50.1	113	4.2	-48.5%
Total	522	573	238	216	-25.5%

Top Suppliers of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks to China in 2022:

Belgium (122.2K units)
United States (41.4K units)
Italy (36.3K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 23321110 - Non-refractory clay building bricks (excluding of siliceous fossil meals or earths)

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China

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023