Ceramic Product Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

Tile and error: Continued declines in downstream demand have fractured industry growth

Ceramic Product Manufacturing in Australia

Operators in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry have contended with volatile trading conditions over the past five years. Industry products include ceramic sanitary ware and bathroom fittings, wall and floor tiles, crockery, tableware and refractory products. The industry's performance depends heavily on demand from building construction, demand from iron smelting and steel manufacturing, and household discretionary income trends. Fluctuations in these drivers can significantly affect industry revenue streams.

Industry firms manufacture a range of ceramic products, mainly for building or industrial applications. Manufacturing activities include shaping and kiln firing clay-based, non-metallic minerals to produce ceramic sanitary ware products, ceramic tiles and pipes, refractory products, porcelain and vitreous china.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.