Australia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Australia

The Australian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Australia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -31.9% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Australia, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X units), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-20.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-40.2% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Australia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-22.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-39.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Australia

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Australia rose to X units in 2022, increasing by 3.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 313%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 284% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Italy (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Australia, with a combined 89% share of total imports. India, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +168.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Australia were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Germany and China, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

India, with a CAGR of +212.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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