Australia and Oceania: Clays Market Overview 2020

Clays Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The clays market in Australia and Oceania rose markedly to $X in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Clays Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, clays production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Australia and Oceania

New Zealand (X tonnes) remains the largest clays producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in New Zealand stood at +X%.

Clays Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, exports of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania soared to X tonnes, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clays exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the key exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tonnes), making up a X% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. Australia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of New Zealand increased by +X% percentage points, while Australia (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest clays supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, clays exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Export Prices by Country

The clays export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while New Zealand amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia.

Clays Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, supplies from abroad of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clays imports reduced to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tonnes), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. New Zealand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Australia increased by +X% percentage points, while New Zealand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, clays imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the clays import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while Australia stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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The country with the largest volume of clays consumption was Australia (14K tonnes), comprising approx. 75% of total volume. Moreover, clays consumption in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, New Zealand (4.4K tonnes), threefold.

What are the largest producers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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New Zealand (6.3K tonnes) remains the largest clays producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 100% of total volume.

What are the leading exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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In value terms, New Zealand ($1M) remains the largest clays supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($285K), with a 21% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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In value terms, Australia ($5.3M) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($1.3M), with a 20% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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In 2019, the clays export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $238 per tonne, which is down by -39.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Australia and Oceania?

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The clays import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $369 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year.