Australia: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2025

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in Australia

The Australian solid vulcanised rubber sheet market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 16% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +66.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 52%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X tons), France (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports from Australia, together comprising 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +194.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber exports from Australia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +215.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-4.4% per year) and New Zealand (-10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid vulcanised rubber sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 75% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 China (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports into Australia

In 2022, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports into Australia rose remarkably to X tons, growing by 6.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +68.4% against 2013 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports to Australia, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Malaysia, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet suppliers to Australia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. India, the United States, the UK, New Zealand and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +32.3%, 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

The average solid vulcanised rubber sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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