Australia - Starter Motors And Dual Purpose Starter Generators - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingAustralia's Import of Starter Motor Declines by 18%, Dropping to $58 Million in 2023
Australia Starter Motor Imports
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of starter motors and dual purpose starter generators decreased by -32.4% to 438K units in 2023. In general, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 648K units, and then contracted notably in the following year.
In value terms, starter motor imports dropped notably to $58M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $71M, and then declined rapidly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Starter Motor in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 6.9 | 8.1 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 11.3 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 20.2 | 13.7 |
| United States | 18.9 | 18.7 | 19.5 | 19.1 | 10.4 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 16.4 | 12.8 |
| Mexico | 8.5 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| Japan | 6.8 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Germany | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Malaysia | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Canada | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| South Korea | 4.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Others | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Total | 60.5 | 58.0 | 57.9 | 54.6 | 51.7 | 53.3 | 49.9 | 45.2 | 50.4 | 70.8 | 58.4 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (276K units) constituted the largest supplier of starter motor to Australia, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, starter motor imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (40K units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (28K units), with a 6.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-4.2% per year) and Mexico (-0.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($14M), the United States ($13M) and Mexico ($10M) appeared to be the largest starter motor suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Japan, Germany, Malaysia, Canada, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the starter motor price stood at $133 per unit (CIF, Australia), picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($872 per unit), while the price for China ($50 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the starter motor market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 29312230 - Starter motors and dual-purpose starter-generators
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
