Southern Asia: Cement Clinker Market 2024

Cement Clinker Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian cement clinker market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, cement clinker production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Cement Clinker Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Cement clinker exports dropped significantly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cement clinker exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest cement clinker supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Pakistan, cement clinker exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cement clinker were imported in Southern Asia; reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) was the largest importer of cement clinker, creating X% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by India (X%).

Imports into Bangladesh increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sri Lanka (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cement clinker in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Bangladesh, cement clinker imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform