Australia: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in Australia

The Australian market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics soared to $X in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from Australia

In 2022, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Australia declined dramatically to X square meters, falling by -26.4% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained 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 exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from Australia, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X square meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X square meters), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-20.7% per year) and the United States (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports from Australia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand amounted to +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-21.8% per year) and the United States (+14.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per square meter) and the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per square meter) and India ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics imported into Australia reached X square meters, with an increase of 14% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Australia, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X square meters), fourfold. The UK (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+21.1% per year) and the UK (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Australia, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +26.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+26.2% per year) and the UK (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per square meter) and the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($X per square meter) and Sweden ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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