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Ceramic Product Manufacturing in Australia Industry Data and Analysis
Ceramic product manufacturers have experienced turbulent times in recent years, shaped by the ebb and flow of the Australian building construction sector. Throughout the pandemic, low interest rates and government stimulus delivered a short-term boost in demand for housing, although this was skewed towards single-unit dwellings as multi-unit developments lost favour. However, both commercial and industrial building activity faced significant slowdowns, weighing on demand for ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and plumbing fittings. The post-pandemic environment saw further shifts, with inflation and climbing interest rates pushing buyers back towards medium-and high-density housing, while institutional construction, like schools and hospitals, gained momentum. All the while, manufacturers have battled against stiff import competition, mainly from China, Italy and Spain, which has kept margins tight and fostered highly competitive market conditions. Overall, industry revenue has been growing at an annualised 2.0% over the past five years and is expected to total $757.2 million in 2025-26, when revenue will dip by an estimated 1.9%.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code C2029. 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. Related terms covered in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include vitreous, refractories, crucible and castables.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Sanitary ware, bathroom and plumbing fittings, Refractory products and Crockery and tableware.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include Shinagawa Refractories Australasia, National Ceramics Industries and CSR.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is $755.0m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 420 businesses in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia are Shinagawa Refractories Australasia, National Ceramics Industries and CSR
What does the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia include?
Sanitary ware, bathroom and plumbing fittings and Refractory products are part of the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia is Shinagawa Refractories Australasia.
How competitive is the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Ceramic Product Manufacturing industry in Australia.
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