Australia and Oceania: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Australia and Oceania

The market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in Australia and Oceania dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 41% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up an 8.8% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+19.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +19.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +6 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Australia, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-5.9%).

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +50.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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 +73.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

New Zealand was the main importer of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 48% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together achieving a 47% share of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines imports, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Australia (+8.5%), French Polynesia (+3.7%), Papua New Guinea (+3.2%) and Fiji (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of New Zealand (+15 p.p.) and Australia (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Papua New Guinea (-4.5 p.p.) and Fiji (-9.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea and French Polynesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.5%.

French Polynesia, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by French Polynesia (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform