Japan: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Japan

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Japan declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Japan, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ethiopia, Oman, Vietnam and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Japan were Indonesia ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ethiopia, Vietnam, India and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 New Caledonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Japan

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), ninefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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