Australia and Oceania: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Australia and Oceania

The market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia and Oceania soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles increased by 60% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 55%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 7.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Australia stood at -2.2%. At the same time, New Zealand (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +8.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+4.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-4.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In Australia, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports decreased by an average annual rate of -5.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 60%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-3.7%).

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, imports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia and Oceania surged to X tons, rising by 34% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the key importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 82% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together creating a 17% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports, with a CAGR of +6.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Caledonia (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -12.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

In Australia, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-2.5% per year) and New Caledonia (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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