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

Contents:

  1. Mercury Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  2. Mercury Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
  3. Mercury Exports in Australia
  4. Mercury Imports in Australia

Mercury Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average mercury export price stood at $7,763 per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $131,129 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to -6.8% per year.

Mercury Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average mercury import price stood at $33,302 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 135%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $55,403 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($245,135 per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($9,131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mercury Exports in Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of mercuries decreased by -74% to 633 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,456%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports fell significantly to $4.9K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 574%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $33K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Mercury in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia3.719.917.04.99.8%
Papua New Guinea0.23.62.0N/A216.2%
ThailandN/A6.3N/AN/A0%
Others0.93.11.0N/A5.4%
Total4.932.820.14.90.0%

Top Export Markets for Mercury from Australia in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (633.0 kg)

Mercury Imports in Australia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mercuries decreased by -48.2% to 3.1 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,631%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mercury imports reduced dramatically to $103K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 2,288% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $197K, and then plummeted in the following year.

Import of Mercury in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR2.67.317991.7227.9%
Switzerland0.40.813.39.4186.4%
Others0.10.24.41.6152.0%
Total3.08.3197103225.0%

Top Suppliers of Mercury to Australia in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (2.4 tons)
  2. Switzerland (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury 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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    Country coverage:

    • Australia

    Data coverage:

    • 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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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    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
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      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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