Australia and Oceania: Hydraulic Lime Market 2024

Hydraulic Lime Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The hydraulic lime market in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hydraulic Lime Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, hydraulic lime production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Hydraulic Lime Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of hydraulic lime were exported in Australia and Oceania; declining by -96% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hydraulic lime exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the major exporter of hydraulic lime in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 64% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), comprising a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of -16.8%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest hydraulic lime supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -14.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 1,499% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+53.9%).

Hydraulic Lime Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of hydraulic lime imported in Australia and Oceania shrank to X tons, which is down by -11.7% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 104%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hydraulic lime imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Papua New Guinea represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Papua New Guinea decreased at an average annual rate of -3.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+23.6%) and New Caledonia (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Fiji (-24.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand increased by +15, +5.1, +2.8 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hydraulic lime in Australia and Oceania, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Papua New Guinea was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+1.1% per year) and New Zealand (+22.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hydraulic lime import price decreased by -17.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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