Australia: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Australia

The Australian market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Australia

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Australia

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exported from Australia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 65% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 323%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 226%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Australia, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Solomon Islands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Papua New Guinea amounted to +19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Solomon Islands (+44.1% per year) and New Zealand (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from Australia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Solomon Islands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Papua New Guinea amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Solomon Islands (+17.9% per year) and New Zealand (-5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, waning by -40.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 90%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($X per ton) and Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per ton) and Solomon Islands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (-15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Australia

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imported into Australia surged to X tons, picking up by 328% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to Australia, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +22.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-39.7% per year) and the UK (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Australia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+3.2% per year) and Belgium (-38.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+47.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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