Australia and Oceania: Crawler Tractor Market 2025

Crawler Tractor Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The crawler tractor market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Crawler Tractor Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, crawler tractor production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crawler Tractor Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Crawler tractor exports contracted notably to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -44% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 400% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crawler tractor exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 644%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X units), followed by New Zealand (X units) were the largest exporters of crawler tractors, together generating 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +9.9%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest crawler tractor supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand amounted to +16.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+6.1%).

Crawler Tractor Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of crawler tractors decreased by -15% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, crawler tractor imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +22.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 38%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), Papua New Guinea (X units) and New Caledonia (X units), together committing a 28% share of total imports. Tonga (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of crawler tractors. At the same time, Tonga (+22.3%), New Zealand (+14.6%) and New Caledonia (+11.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tonga emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+8.1 p.p.), New Caledonia (+4.7 p.p.) and Tonga (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Papua New Guinea (-3.8 p.p.) and Australia (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crawler tractors in Australia and Oceania, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 2.1% share.

In Australia, crawler tractor imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+25.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 25%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Caledonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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