Australia: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Australia

The Australian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 35% 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). Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Australia

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -27.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 152%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

French Polynesia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Australia, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for French Polynesia (with a CAGR of +164.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, French Polynesia, with a CAGR of +156.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 84%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to French Polynesia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) and Norfolk Island ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Australia; growing by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Australia, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), eightfold. Cyprus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +22.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.4% per year) and Cyprus (+377.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Australia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +30.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.3% per year) and Cyprus (+413.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per ton) and Cyprus ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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