Australia's Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles Market to Reach 34K Tons in Volume and $75M in Value by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by rising demand, the Australian market for refractory bricks, blocks, and tiles is expected to show positive growth over the next decade. Market volume is projected to increase to 34K tons, while market value is forecasted to reach $75M by 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 34K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $75M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumed in Australia contracted significantly to 27K tons, declining by -35.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -39.8% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 45K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.

The value of the market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in Australia dropped remarkably to $53M in 2024, waning by -15.5% 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, saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $62M in 2023, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In 2024, purchases abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -36.7% to 28K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 50K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports dropped to $60M in 2024. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at $71M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, China (15K tons) constituted the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier to Australia, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (6.1K tons), twofold. The Netherlands (4.8K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+42.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Australia were China ($18M), Austria ($9.4M) and France ($5.6M), together comprising 50% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (20K tons) constituted the largest type of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplied to Australia, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (4.1K tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these imports stood at +2.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (+1.8% per year) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($36M) constituted the largest type of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplied to Australia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($17M), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these imports totaled +7.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (+10.4% per year) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (-5.4% per year).

In 2024, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $2,147 per ton, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles import price increased by +57.9% against 2021 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($4,198 per ton), while the price for refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 ($1,739 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $1,511 per ton in 2023, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($4,853 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($792 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -52.6% to 1K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 346%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 12K tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $3.5M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

New Zealand (333 tons), Slovenia (286 tons) and New Caledonia (257 tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Australia, together comprising 41% of total exports. France, China, India, Japan, Egypt, Brazil, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +78.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Australia were Egypt ($301K), South Africa ($256K) and New Caledonia ($169K), with a combined 27% share of total exports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +106.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (499 tons), refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (488 tons) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (28 tons) were the main products of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Australia, together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($3.3M) remains the largest type of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Australia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($256K), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these exports stood at +25.7%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 (-16.4% per year) and refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3 (-26.1% per year).

The average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles stood at $3,498 per ton in 2024, jumping by 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 538%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In 2024, the product with the highest price was refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these ($6,686 per ton), while the average price for exports of refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.s. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 ($513 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these (+10.1%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In 2023, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $1,262 per ton, rising by 538% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,203 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($9,963 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($93 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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