Australia and Oceania: Semi-Manufactured Gold Market 2025

Semi-Manufactured Gold Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the third year in a row, the semi-manufactured gold market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Manufactured Gold Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, semi-manufactured gold production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +77.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Semi-Manufactured Gold Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of gold, in semi-manufactured forms decreased by -12% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-manufactured gold exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gold, in semi-manufactured forms exports, with a CAGR of -2.6% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest semi-manufactured gold supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, semi-manufactured gold exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per kg in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, semi-manufactured gold export price increased by +64.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 27%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +1.3% per year.

Semi-Manufactured Gold Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of gold, in semi-manufactured forms imported in Australia and Oceania shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -51.7% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,012% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-manufactured gold imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,526% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of semi-manufactured gold imports in 2022 were Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +3.9%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per kg, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, semi-manufactured gold import price increased by +65.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 46%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per kg), while Australia totaled $X per kg.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+6.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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