Australia: Market for Antimony Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Australia

The Australian antimony ore and concentrate market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a notable expansion. Antimony ore and concentrate consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Australia

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Antimony ore and concentrate production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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Exports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of antimony ores and concentrates exported from Australia fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for antimony ore and concentrate exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, antimony ore and concentrate exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for antimony ores and concentrates exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average antimony ore and concentrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%).

Imports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of antimony ores and concentrates imported into Australia fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main antimony ore and concentrate supplier to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antimony ores and concentrates to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Papua New Guinea amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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