Australia and Oceania: Snow Motor Vehicle Market 2023

Snow Motor Vehicle Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X units of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars were exported in Australia and Oceania; growing by 59% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 411% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), making up a 9.5% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest snow motor vehicle supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In Australia, snow motor vehicle exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 305%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+9.7%).

Snow Motor Vehicle Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars increased by 49% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +71.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, snow motor vehicle imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importing country with an import of about X units, which accounted for 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), creating a 14% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to snow motor vehicle imports into Australia stood at +7.9%. At the same time, New Zealand (+18.0%) and New Caledonia (+13.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +18.0% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+7.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported motor vehicles for travelling on snow or golf cars in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to +6.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+26.5% per year) and New Caledonia (+2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while New Caledonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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