Australia and Oceania: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the barbed wire market in Australia and Oceania increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, barbed wire production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 121% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, barbed wire exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barbed wire and entanglements exports, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-12.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+34 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-20.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest barbed wire supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, barbed wire exports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.8%).

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of barbed wire and entanglements was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the largest importer of barbed wire and entanglements in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 59% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Papua New Guinea (9.7%), New Caledonia (6.9%) and Vanuatu (4.8%). The following importers - Fiji (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire imports into Australia stood at -9.7%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+40.4%), Vanuatu (+6.9%), New Zealand (+5.5%), Samoa (+2.7%) and Papua New Guinea (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +40.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Fiji (-28.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu increased by +7.9, +6.8, +5.8 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Australia and Oceania, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 12% share.

In Australia, barbed wire imports shrank by an average annual rate of -5.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Papua New Guinea (+8.0% per year) and New Caledonia (+40.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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