New Zealand: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand concrete tile market dropped notably to $X in 2022, reducing by -16.2% 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, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. Concrete tile consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Concrete tile exports from New Zealand soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 99% on the previous year. In general, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, concrete tile exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tonga (X tons), Cook Islands (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of concrete tile exports from New Zealand, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Samoa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cook Islands ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from New Zealand, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tonga ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cook Islands amounted to +18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tonga (+29.7% per year) and Australia (+45.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 58%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($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 Cook Islands (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into New Zealand

After eight years of growth, overseas purchases of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -9.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of concrete tile imports to New Zealand, together accounting for 90% of total imports. Spain, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +121.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to New Zealand, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+13.5% per year) and Australia (+6.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete tile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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