Australia: Market for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) 2024

Market Size for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Australia

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian market for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes), when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes) in Australia

In value terms, production of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Exports from Australia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) decreased by X% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X kg) was the main destination for exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Mauritania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for heavy water, isotopes and their compounds exported from Australia worldwide.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X,566 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X,833 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide); Isotopes And Their Compounds (Excluding Radioactive And The Fissile Or Fertile Chemical Isotopes)

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) were imported into Australia; waning by X% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X kg), China (X kg) and Japan (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Israel ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest heavy water, isotopes and their compounds suppliers to Australia, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Germany, Japan and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for heavy water (deuterium oxide); isotopes and their compounds (excluding radioactive and the fissile or fertile chemical isotopes) amounted to $X per kg, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per kg), while the price for China ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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