Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles Market

The global non-refractory clay roofing tiles market is expected to see a slight increase in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030, with China being the dominant player in both production and consumption. In 2022, consumption slightly decreased for the first time since 2019, with a slight decline overall. However, the market value is forecasted to increase over the next eight years. Global production and import trends are also analyzed, with notable growth in exports in 2022. Countries like India and Belgium saw significant increases in both imports and exports, with China showing the highest growth rate in both production and export value.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for non-refractory clay roofing tiles 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 +0.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 14B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $15.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

In 2022, consumption of non-refractory clay roofing tiles decreased by -0.8% to 14B units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 15B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global non-refractory clay roofing tiles market value contracted to $12.4B in 2022, approximately reflecting 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at $15B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

China (3.9B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (1.7B units), twofold. Pakistan (728M units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (-0.1% per year) and Pakistan (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($4.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($784M). It was followed by Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -1.0%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: France (-0.5% per year) and Pakistan (-2.7% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of non-refractory clay roofing tiles per capita consumption in 2022 were France (10 units per person), Saudi Arabia (7.7 units per person) and Canada (6.1 units per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in production of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, which increased by 0.1% to 14B units in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 5.9%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 15B units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production totaled $12.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $15.2B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (4.1B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-refractory clay roofing tiles production, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (1.6B units), threefold. France (773M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.6% share.

In China, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-0.5% per year) and France (-0.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imported worldwide shrank slightly to 854M units, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 867M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports rose notably to $756M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

India (77M units), Romania (61M units), Belgium (53M units), Poland (50M units), Bulgaria (50M units), the UK (47M units), France (38M units), Germany (37M units), Slovenia (28M units), Croatia (27M units), Bosnia and Herzegovina (26M units) and the Netherlands (21M units) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (21M units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +43.8%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($74M), the UK ($65M) and Poland ($56M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 26% share of global imports. Romania, France, Germany, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, India, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

India, with a CAGR of +27.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $0.9 per unit in 2022, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 12%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($1.4 per unit), while India ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 11% to 1.1B units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports surged to $936M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

Germany (192M units), China (159M units), France (108M units), Serbia (87M units), Croatia (78M units), Spain (77M units), Poland (55M units), Hungary (48M units), Italy (47M units), Belgium (33M units), the Netherlands (25M units) and Slovenia (22M units) represented roughly 87% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($223M), China ($130M) and France ($111M), together accounting for 50% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +20.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $0.9 per unit in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a modest increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1.3 per unit), while Croatia ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform