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

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $1.2 per unit in July 2023, reducing by -3.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 37% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $1.6 per unit in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($2.3 per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($619 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $3.9 per unit, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 1,294%. The export price peaked at $15 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($18 per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($3.5 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 Indonesia (+55.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Japan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -3.7% to 3.2M units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.4M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports fell to $3.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	616	937	830	1,149	23.1%
China	710	1,417	998	981	11.4%
Vietnam	137	269	257	287	28.0%
Australia	1,277	596	414	233	-43.3%
United Kingdom	112	79.0	739	214	24.1%
Malaysia	115	148	130	178	15.7%
Netherlands	76.8	85.5	77.4	69.8	-3.1%
Pakistan	9.7	37.2	26.5	26.7	40.1%
Others	227	204	177	233	0.9%
Total	3,281	3,773	3,650	3,370	0.9%

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

Belgium (1028.4K units)
China (778.4K units)
Vietnam (505.2K units)
Malaysia (324.4K units)
Australia (282.8K units)
United Kingdom (98.0K units)
Pakistan (69.6K units)
Netherlands (32.4K units)

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Japan

In 2022, approx. 84K units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from Japan; picking up by 304% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $333K in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 621% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR	N/A	N/A	N/A	247	0%
Vietnam	N/A	N/A	N/A	49.7	0%
Thailand	4.0	N/A	66.0	36.4	108.8%
South Korea	4.9	6.5	N/A	N/A	32.7%
China	41.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
India	N/A	7.1	N/A	N/A	0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	91.4	N/A	11.5	N/A	-64.5%
Others	6.7	N/A	20.5	N/A	74.9%
Total	148	13.6	98.1	333	31.0%

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

Hong Kong SAR (71.2K units)
Thailand (10.5K units)
Vietnam (2.8K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Japan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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

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Japan

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Japan
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

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
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
LIST OF FIGURES
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
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
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