Ceramic pipe market dips in 2024 despite steady global demand
The global market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings saw a slight decline in 2024. Both production and trade volumes fell, while demand remained steady over the past decade. Belgium and Germany emerged as key players in imports and exports, respectively. Global production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank modestly in 2024, reaching a value of $X. This decline mirrored a broader contraction in the world market, which also dipped to $X that year. The ceramic pipes and fittings market faced a slight downturn in 2024, with lower production and trade figures. Germany and Belgium played dominant roles in exports and imports, while prices remained stable. The overall demand for these products, however, stayed consistent over the past twelve years.