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Australia: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in Australia

The Australian alums market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient increase. Alums consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Alums Production in Australia

In value terms, alums production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Alums production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alums Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X kg of alums were exported from Australia; with a decrease of -99.5% against the previous year. In general, exports faced a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19,048%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alums exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 4,504% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X kg) was the main destination for alums exports from Australia, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, alums exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines amounted to -26.1%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) and the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest markets for alums exported from Australia worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand, with a CAGR of -17.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average alums export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 1,501% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+1.9%).

Alums Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of alums into Australia fell rapidly to X tons, which is down by -38.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 147%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of alums imports to Australia, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest alums suppliers to Australia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 180%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alums in the world?

China remains the largest alums consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, alums consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Philippines, with a 5% share.

What are the largest producers of alums in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of alums production, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, alums production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, fivefold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alums to Australia?

In value terms, the largest alums suppliers to Australia were the UK, China and India, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for alums in Australia?

In 2021, the average alums export price amounted to $33,192 per ton, increasing by 805% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alums in Australia?

In 2021, the average alums import price amounted to $2,262 per ton, declining by -16.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alums 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 20134173 - Alums

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

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. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023