Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand
4. Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $123,286 per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide import price increased by +100.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($127,766 per ton), while the price for Germany ($44,383 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $16,045 per ton, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $489,097 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vanuatu ($498,294 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($4,810 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vanuatu (-11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in purchases abroad of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides, which decreased by -5% to 38 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous decrease.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imports skyrocketed to $4.6K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant curtailment.

Top Suppliers of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide to New Zealand in 2022:

1. United States (35.0 kg)
2. Germany (2.0 kg)

Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides decreased by -2.2% to 89 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 67%.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exports fell slightly to $1.4K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide from New Zealand in 2022:

1. Australia (75.0 kg)
2. Fiji (12.0 kg)
3. Vanuatu (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform