Malaysia: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, the Malaysian ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in Malaysia

In value terms, ceramic tile production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, exports of ceramic tiles from Malaysia expanded remarkably to X square meters, picking up by X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic tile export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Malaysia totaled X square meters, surging by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X square meters), eightfold. Indonesia (X square meters) 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: Vietnam (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Malaysia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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