New Zealand: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in New Zealand

The New Zealand market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 34% 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 posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from New Zealand surged to X tons, picking up by 147% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 373% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 323%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tonga (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from New Zealand, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Tonga exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norfolk Island (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tonga totaled +38.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+97.7% per year) and Norfolk Island (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Tonga ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from New Zealand, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Norfolk Island, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tonga totaled +33.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+60.1% per year) and Norfolk Island (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Australia ($X per ton) and Tonga ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niue ($X per ton) and Norfolk Island ($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 Tuvalu (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into New Zealand; growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to New Zealand, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Australia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to New Zealand, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +58.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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