Australia - Expanded Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Expanded Clays Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Expanded Clays Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Expanded Clays Price in Australia (FOB) - 2023
  3. Expanded Clays Imports in Australia
  4. Expanded Clays Exports in Australia

Expanded Clays Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average expanded clays import price amounted to $1,068 per ton, which is down by -11.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 94% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,326 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,096 per ton), while the price for Germany ($339 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expanded Clays Price in Australia (FOB) - 2023

The average expanded clays export price stood at $1,291 per ton in July 2023, falling by -18.4% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, expanded clays export price increased by +40.5% against March 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 49% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,596 per ton. From March 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In July 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Madagascar ($1,478 per ton) and Malaysia ($1,323 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($1,170 per ton) and New Zealand ($1,284 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expanded Clays Imports in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag, when their volume decreased by -3.4% to 7K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7.2K tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, expanded clays imports shrank to $7.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.8M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Expanded Clays in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China4.54.75.55.14.3%
United States0.30.41.11.049.4%
DenmarkN/A0.20.40.322.5%
Netherlands0.20.20.10.20.0%
Germany0.20.20.20.20.0%
Others0.30.30.40.30.0%
Total5.56.07.87.18.9%

Top Suppliers of Expanded Clays to Australia in 2022:

  1. China (5.4K tons)
  2. Germany (0.5K tons)
  3. Netherlands (0.4K tons)
  4. Denmark (0.3K tons)
  5. United States (0.2K tons)

Expanded Clays Exports in Australia

Expanded clays exports from Australia totaled 1.5K tons in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expanded clays exports declined slightly to $1.5M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.5M, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Export of Expanded Clays in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand4495225515668.0%
Indonesia1.460.8381392554.2%
Papua New Guinea1841842202267.1%
Thailand18814585.4135-10.5%
Madagascar63.656.077.679.77.8%
Others345180209103-33.2%
Total1,2301,1491,5241,5026.9%

Top Export Markets for Expanded Clays from Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (558.7 tons)
  2. Indonesia (411.4 tons)
  3. Papua New Guinea (268.2 tons)
  4. Thailand (166.6 tons)
  5. Madagascar (70.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expanded clays market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Prodcom 23991920 - Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials and mixtures thereof

Country coverage:

  • Australia

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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