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Trends in dwelling commencements heavily influences the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry's performance. Falling dwelling commencements, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates, have caused industry revenue to slump. Increasing production costs and weakening demand from downstream markets have led to many manufacturers exiting the industry as profit margins suffered. Manufacturers have also contended with building construction trends that have weakened demand for clay bricks. These trends have included rising competition from substitute materials and the increasing popularity of high-density housing, which requires fewer bricks for construction.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 5.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $668.7m in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
---|---|---|
Brickworks | 235.0 | |
CSR | 190.0 | |
BGC | 30.4 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Face bricks and Common bricks. Face bricks is the largest segment of the Clay Brick Manufacturing in Australia.
Face bricks have lost their appeal
Industry firms manufacture clay bricks. As part of the manufacturing process, clay and raw materials are purchased from suppliers before being mixed and moulded into the desired shape. Manufactured goods are then sold to downstream end markets.
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ANZSIC 2021 - Clay Brick Manufacturing in Australia
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Brickworks has faced mixed market conditions. The company has invested substantial capital in upgrading its facilities to improve production efficiencies.
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Industry profit margins have shrunk substantially. Low demand and sales of clay bricks owing to a weak construction market have led to this trend.
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The market size of the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry in Australia is $668.7m in 2024.
There are 30 businesses in the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 5.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Clay Brick Manufacturing market in Australia are Brickworks, CSR and BGC
Common bricks and Face bricks are part of the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry.
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Brickworks.
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Clay Brick Manufacturing industry in Australia.