Australia and Oceania: Cement Clinker Market 2025

Cement Clinker Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the cement clinker market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -30.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Clinker Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cement clinker production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cement clinker were exported in Australia and Oceania; rising by 257% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 414% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement clinker exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the major exporter of cement clinker, generating 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together creating a 23% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cement clinker exports, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-27.8%) and Fiji (-28.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+77 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Fiji and Australia saw its share reduced by -14% and -42% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest cement clinker supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, cement clinker exports expanded at an average annual rate of +46.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (-21.6% per year) and Fiji (-27.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 100% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cement clinker increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cement clinker imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Fiji (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) - each resulted at a 5.3% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cement clinker imports, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Australia (+9.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Papua New Guinea (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cement clinker in Australia and Oceania, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

In Australia, cement clinker imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (+7.6% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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