Australia: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian cellulose fibrecement sheet market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +31.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Australia

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 119%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Australia

Cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Australia reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping by -64.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Australia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Papua New Guinea (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-5.0% per year) and Indonesia (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Australia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 (-3.8% per year) and Indonesia (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet export price increased by +15.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to New Caledonia ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into Australia soared to X tons, jumping by 39% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier to Australia, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+59.7% per year) and Austria (+179.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to Australia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+81.9% per year) and Austria (+134.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet import price increased by +24.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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