Australia: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian ceramic tile market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles increased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Wallis and Futuna Islands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Australia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), eightfold. Spain (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Malaysia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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