Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Australia and Oceania

The non-refractory clay roofing tiles market in Australia and Oceania declined to $X in 2022, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume decreased by -54.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 211% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 201%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main exporter of non-refractory clay roofing tiles in Australia and Oceania, making up 99% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports, with a CAGR of +12.1% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Australia (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +5.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 33%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -5.7% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles decreased by -15.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 233% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 142%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of non-refractory clay roofing tiles in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 25% share of total imports. Tonga (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +17.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tonga (+65.4%) and New Zealand (+24.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tonga emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +65.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand, Australia and Tonga increased by +12, +7.2 and +1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay roofing tiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In Australia, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+21.0% per year) and Tonga (+58.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Tonga ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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