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Mar 17, 2025

Asia-Pacific's taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances market to reach 5.9M tons and $91.9B by 2035, driven by increasing demand - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by rising demand, the taps, cocks, valves, and similar appliances market in Asia-Pacific is set to witness steady growth with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% from 2024 to 2035. Despite a forecasted deceleration in market performance, the industry is expected to continue its upward consumption trend over the next decade.

Driven by increasing demand for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances in Asia-Pacific, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.9M tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $91.9B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances decreased by -2.2% to 4.3M tons, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -7.6% against 2022 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 4.7M tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The revenue of the tap and valve market in Asia-Pacific reduced modestly to $67.8B in 2024, approximately equating 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). The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -6.1% against 2022 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $72.1B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

China (2.4M tons) remains the largest tap and valve consuming country in Asia-Pacific, accounting for 55% of total volume. Moreover, tap and valve consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (433K tons), fivefold. Indonesia (391K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +2.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+14.1% per year) and Indonesia (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($30.5B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($6.6B). It was followed by South Korea.

In China, the tap and valve market increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+14.6% per year) and South Korea (+7.1% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of tap and valve per capita consumption in 2024 were South Korea (4.4 kg per person), Thailand (2.3 kg per person) and Malaysia (2.2 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances produced in Asia-Pacific rose to 5.7M tons, surging by 2.5% against 2023 figures. The total production indicated measured growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -2.4% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. The volume of production peaked at 5.9M tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tap and valve production totaled $87.8B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -3.2% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $90.6B. From 2023 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

China (3.9M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of tap and valve production, accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, tap and valve production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (413K tons), tenfold. Indonesia (333K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.

In China, tap and valve production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+10.4% per year) and Indonesia (+7.1% per year).

In 2024, approx. 704K tons of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances were imported in Asia-Pacific; which is down by -14.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. The volume of import peaked at 828K tons in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, tap and valve imports expanded to $23.1B in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The purchases of the nine major importers of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, namely China, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (32K tons), generating a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($7.9B) constitutes the largest market for imported taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances in Asia-Pacific, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($2.2B), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8.1% share.

In China, tap and valve imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+2.0% per year) and India (+8.0% per year).

Process control, gate, globe and other valves prevails in imports structure, reaching 568K tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2024. Valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (73K tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (4.9%). The following types - safety or relief valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (31K tons) and valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (27K tons) - each finished at a 7.9% share of total imports.

Imports of process control, gate, globe and other valves increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+3.2%) and safety or relief valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2013-2024. Check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions increased by +1.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, process control, gate, globe and other valves ($16.2B) constitutes the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances imported in Asia-Pacific, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions ($3.3B), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, with a 6.1% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of process control, gate, globe and other valves imports stood at +1.9%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+3.8% per year) and valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (+3.4% per year).

In 2024, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $32,834 per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like ($52,185 per ton), while the price for process control, gate, globe and other valves ($28,571 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (+5.1%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $32,834 per ton in 2024, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($61,445 per ton), while Indonesia ($9,810 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, shipments abroad of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances increased by 5.9% to 2.1M tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +25.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, tap and valve exports rose to $31.2B in 2024. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +32.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

China dominates exports structure, recording 1.7M tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2024. Japan (68K tons), India (66K tons), South Korea (64K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (56K tons), Vietnam (46K tons) and Thailand (35K tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to tap and valve exports from China stood at +3.8%. At the same time, Vietnam (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2013-2024. Taiwan (Chinese), India and Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-1.8%) and South Korea (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+6.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Japan and South Korea saw its share reduced by -2.3% and -3% from 2013 to 2024, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($17.4B) remains the largest tap and valve supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($3.1B), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 5.5% share.

In China, tap and valve exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-1.8% per year) and South Korea (+0.0% per year).

Process control, gate, globe and other valves prevails in exports structure, finishing at 2M tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2024. Check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (90K tons), valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (86K tons) and valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (43K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to process control, gate, globe and other valves exports of stood at +3.5%. At the same time, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+5.9%), valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (+4.4%) and check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2013-2024. The shares of the largest types remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, process control, gate, globe and other valves ($25.1B) remains the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances supplied in Asia-Pacific, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions ($2.5B), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats, with a 3.6% share.

For process control, gate, globe and other valves, exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2013-2024. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+4.7% per year) and check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (+1.9% per year).

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $14,698 per ton in 2024, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 103%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $26,777 per ton. From 2015 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was safety or relief valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats ($35,441 per ton), while the average price for exports of check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats ($12,101 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by safety valve (+1.0%), while the other products experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

In 2024, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $14,698 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $26,777 per ton. From 2015 to 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($45,012 per ton), while China ($10,154 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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