Australia and Oceania: Flat-Rolled Steel Products Market 2025

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the flat-rolled steel products market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, exports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel in Australia and Oceania contracted remarkably to X tons, reducing by -30.6% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 103%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the main exporter of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, constituting 71% of total exports. New Zealand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Fiji (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 26% share of total exports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+18.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +18.5% from 2012-2021. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, New Zealand (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia and Papua New Guinea increased by +11 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest flat-rolled steel products supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 6.2% share.

In Australia, flat-rolled steel products exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-7.7% per year) and Fiji (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 22%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 Fiji ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel decreased by -11.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. 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, amounting to X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 9.2% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel imports, with a CAGR of -1.2% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -3.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled -1.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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