Australia and Oceania: Agglomerated Powder Rod Market 2025

Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The agglomerated powder rod market in Australia and Oceania soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder decreased by -5.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 30%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the largest exporter of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, making up 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 28% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -13.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -17.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest agglomerated powder rod supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In Australia, agglomerated powder rod exports decreased by 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, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 New Zealand (-0.6%).

Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), mixing up an 8.1% share of total imports. The following importers - New Zealand (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) - together made up 4.7% of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder. At the same time, Fiji (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.9%) and Papua New Guinea (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Fiji increased by +4.8 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 3.4% share.

In Australia, agglomerated powder rod imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (+10.2% per year) and New Zealand (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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