Ceramic Pipe, Conduit, Guttering And Pipe Fitting Market

The article discusses the rising demand for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings worldwide. It provides insights into the forecasted growth in market volume and value, as well as trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports. Key highlights include the largest consuming and producing countries, growth rates, and average prices for ceramic products.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $13.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Global consumption of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined slightly to 1.8M tons in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the peak volume at 2.2M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings worldwide totaled $9.9B in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Global consumption peaked at $13.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of consumption of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings was China (467K tons), comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (178K tons), threefold. The United States (148K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+0.1% per year) and the United States (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($2.5B), Japan ($1.9B) and Brazil ($1.1B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 56% of the global market. The United States, Indonesia, Iran, India, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while fittings for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (927 kg per 1000 persons), Japan (466 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (442 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of fittings, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while fittings for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Global production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose to 1.9M tons in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22%. Global production peaked at 2.3M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings fell modestly to $9.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28%. Global production peaked at $13.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (470K tons) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (178K tons), threefold. The United States (148K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+0.1% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -13.6% to 89K tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. Global imports peaked at 242K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank to $132M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at $180M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (23K tons), distantly followed by Poland (14K tons), Belgium (14K tons) and France (12K tons) represented the largest importers of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, together constituting 71% of total imports. Spain (4K tons), Ghana (2.1K tons), Bangladesh (2.1K tons) and Denmark (1.6K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +90.9%), while imports 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 Germany ($14M), Poland ($11M) and France ($11M), together accounting for 27% of global imports. Belgium, Bangladesh, Spain, Denmark and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +94.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 $1,483 per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,531 per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($2,264 per ton), while Germany ($618 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 21% to 177K tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The global exports peaked at 284K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded rapidly to $122M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $166M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

Germany (50K tons) and the Netherlands (48K tons) represented roughly 56% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (24K tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%). Saudi Arabia (6.5K tons), Egypt (6K tons) and the UK (3.9K tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($30M), Belgium ($18M) and the United Arab Emirates ($16M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 52% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +45.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $692 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -23.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $906 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($991 per ton), while the Netherlands ($120 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+11.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform