Australia and Oceania: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Australia and Oceania

The market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use exported in Australia and Oceania shrank notably to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) was the key exporter of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in use structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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