Australia: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of ceramic tiles, when their volume increased by 52% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Australia, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Papua New Guinea (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Wallis and Futuna Islands (X square meters), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-11.4% per year) and Wallis and Futuna Islands (0.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Australia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-23.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Wallis and Futuna Islands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+89.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -19.2% 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +48.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Australia, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X square meters), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.2% per year) and Spain (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Australia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.2% per year) and Spain (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Malaysia ($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 Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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