New Zealand: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2025

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

The New Zealand market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -72.3% 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 showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

Exports from New Zealand

Exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from New Zealand contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, declining by -70% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 8,561%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,130% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cook Islands (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from New Zealand, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Cook Islands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niue (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cook Islands amounted to +47.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niue (-34.7% per year) and Samoa (-28.5% per year).

In value terms, Cook Islands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from New Zealand, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niue ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cook Islands totaled +26.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niue (-5.4% per year) and Samoa (-46.6% 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, surging by 265% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 334%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cook Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Samoa ($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 Niue (+45.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imported into New Zealand dropped remarkably to X tons, falling by -73.6% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 407%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 366%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a 83% 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, Australia (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +25.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-14.7% per year) and the United States (+88.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to New Zealand, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-12.1% per year) and the United States (+61.1% 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, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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