Australia and Oceania: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the ceramic tile market in Australia and Oceania increased by 3.7% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5.9%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles exported in Australia and Oceania fell to X square meters, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1.4%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, amounting to X square meters, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X square meters), making up a 9.3% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic tiles exports, with a CAGR of -11.2% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-14.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+5.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -3.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled -16.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per square meter), while Australia totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+9.6%).

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -18% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, amounting to X square meters, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X square meters), comprising a 9.9% share of total imports. Fiji (X square meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic tile imports into Australia stood at +2.5%. At the same time, New Zealand (+4.4%) and Fiji (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012-2022. New Zealand (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic tiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +6.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+7.3% per year) and Fiji (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per square meter), while Fiji ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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