Market for Ceramic Pipe, Conduit, Guttering And Pipe Fitting in the United Kingdom
Market Overview
In 
, the UK market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by % to $, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by %. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , production remained at a lower figure.
, the UK market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by % to $, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $
in estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by %. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , production remained at a lower figure.Consumption
In , consumption of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -% to tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decline. Consumption of peaked at tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
The value of the market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in the UK shrank slightly to $ in , waning by -% against 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild descent. Consumption of peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
, consumption of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -% to tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decline. Consumption of peaked at tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.The value of the market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in the UK shrank slightly to $
in , waning by -% against 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild descent. Consumption of peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting in the UK, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Over the period under review, imports of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting in the UK were negligibly small compared to the production volumes. Therefore, the share of imports in the total market was practically nonexistent, both in volume and in value terms. This situation has remained constant over the period under review, which means that domestic producers entirely meet the domestic demand for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting.
Trade Balance
The UK remains a net exporter of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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