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Australia - Tin Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Australia - Tin Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Dec 27, 2022

Tin Ores and Concentrates Price Stands at $11.3 per kg

Australia Tin Ores And Concentrates Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the tin ores and concentrates price stood at $11.3 per kg (FOB, Australia), remaining constant against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 8.4% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $21,365 per ton. From March 2022 to August 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($11.4 per kg), while the average price for exports to Malaysia amounted to $10.8 per kg.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Australia Tin Ores And Concentrates Exports

In August 2022, shipments abroad of tin ores and concentrateses increased by 8.3% to 1.1K tons for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 with an increase of 47% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.3K tons. From March 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tin ores and concentrates exports amounted to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 when exports increased by 59% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $50M. From March 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia Tin Ores And Concentrates Exports by Country

China (931 tons) was the main destination for tin ores and concentrates exports from Australia, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, tin ores and concentrates exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (135 tons), sevenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($11M) remains the key foreign market for tin ores and concentrates exports from Australia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($1.5M), with a 12% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -7.6%.

Factors Affecting Ore and Сoncentrate Prices

Ores and concentrates prices in Australia are determined by a number of factors, including the type of ore or concentrate, the grade of the material, the geographic location of the deposit, and the supply and demand situation in global markets. Prices can also be affected by political or economic conditions in producing countries.

Australian ores and concentrates are generally of high quality and attract premium prices compared with similar materials from other parts of the world. This is due to a number of factors, including proximity to Asian markets, a stable political environment, and well-developed infrastructure.

The type of ore or concentrate is also a major factor influencing price. For example, iron ore is typically priced according to its iron content, while copper ores are priced according to their copper content. The grade of the material can also affect price, with higher grades commanding a premium.

Finally, prices are also influenced by the geographic location of deposits. For instance, Australian iron ore is often shipped directly to Asia, where it commands a higher price than if it were sold into European markets. Similarly, Australian copper ores are often sold into Asian markets, where they attract a premium over similar materials sourced from South America.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for tin ores and concentrates 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.

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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