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Australia - Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks And Similar Articles, Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 3, 2024

Australia's Concrete Tile Imports Plummet to $40M in 2023

Australia Concrete Tile Imports

In 2023, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Australia reduced markedly to 47K tons, waning by -15.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 165% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 81K tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile imports reduced to $40M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $43M in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.Australia Concrete Tile Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Concrete Tile in Australia (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China0.20.91.31.01.73.04.96.913.515.731.8
Israel5.65.66.06.89.011.815.815.518.920.716.1
Italy0.20.10.20.20.20.71.10.91.71.92.7
SpainN/AN/AN/AN/A0.10.10.10.10.20.52.1
Vietnam0.20.30.30.61.10.90.90.60.80.91.2
ThailandN/A0.10.20.76.88.35.31.81.41.31.0
United States0.50.81.01.64.71.91.60.70.40.60.8
Others0.70.70.40.51.20.70.71.01.41.5-15.8
Total7.48.59.311.524.727.330.527.438.443.139.8

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (27K tons) constituted the largest supplier of concrete tile to Australia, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, concrete tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (11K tons), threefold. Thailand (4.9K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +37.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+2.2% per year) and Thailand (+49.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest concrete tile suppliers to Australia were China ($32M), Israel ($16M) and Italy ($2.7M).

China, with a CAGR of +63.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2023, tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (37K tons) constituted the largest type of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplied to Australia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone (15K tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports stood at +13.2%.

In value terms, tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($38M) constituted the largest type of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplied to Australia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($3.5M), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the concrete tile price stood at $854 per ton (CIF, Australia), picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($1,513 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($198 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the concrete tile market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Prodcom 23611130 - Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone
  • Prodcom 23611150 - Tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (excluding building blocks and bricks)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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