Australia and Oceania: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The common clay market in Australia and Oceania reduced slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, common clay production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay decreased by -57.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 201%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 70%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), making up a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +45.2%).

In value terms, the largest common clay supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +37.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 60%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-2.0%).

Common Clay Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of common clay imported in Australia and Oceania shrank to X tons, which is down by -9.7% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the largest importer of common clay in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 21% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -9.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+19.1%) and New Caledonia (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +19.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Fiji (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-7.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported common clay in Australia and Oceania, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 2.4% share.

In Australia, common clay imports plunged by an average annual rate of -4.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-1.9% per year) and Fiji (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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