Australia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Australia

The Australian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Australia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Australia

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 38% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,122% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,298% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Australia, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Norfolk Island (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand amounted to -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-5.4% per year) and Norfolk Island (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Australia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (+1.6% per year) and Fiji (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 59%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norfolk Island ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norfolk Island (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Australia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when their volume decreased by -30.8% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 243%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Australia, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+55.5% per year) and Vietnam (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Australia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +27.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+26.4% per year) and Vietnam (+16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 72%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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