Australia and Oceania: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The concrete tile market in Australia and Oceania fell modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, concrete tile production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Concrete tile exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 40% against 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, concrete tile exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up a 25% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Australia increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+31.5%) and New Zealand (+10.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +31.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+6.9 p.p.) and Fiji (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest concrete tile supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled -1.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+9.9% per year) and Fiji (+17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Australia and Oceania dropped modestly to X tons, waning by -1.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key importer of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, mixing up 54% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up a 34% share of total imports. The following importers - American Samoa (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) - each recorded a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by American Samoa (with a CAGR of +19.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Australia and Oceania, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 31% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 1% share.

In Australia, concrete tile imports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+12.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, concrete tile import price increased by +78.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 39%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while American Samoa ($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 (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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