Australia and Oceania: Graphite Market 2024

Graphite Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The graphite market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphite Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, graphite production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +90.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Graphite Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, graphite exports in Australia and Oceania declined significantly to X tons, shrinking by -35.1% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphite exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2021. New Zealand (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -10.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest graphite supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at -13.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 102% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 (+7.3%).

Graphite Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Graphite imports declined to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -9.1% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphite imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 96% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphite imports into Australia stood at -15.0%. New Zealand (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphite (natural) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 99% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 New Zealand (+13.5%).

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