Australia and Oceania: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Fiji (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Fiji increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, overseas purchases of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Australia (X tons) represented the largest importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, New Caledonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (X% per year) and New Caledonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform