Australia and Oceania: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the gypsum and anhydrite market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -3.9% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Gypsum and anhydrite exports soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 408% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons), together accounting for 99.9% of total export.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of gypsum and anhydrite. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, gypsum and anhydrite exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -57.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 128%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +5.4% per year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

New Zealand prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together making up a 13% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Fiji (+66.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +66.4% from 2012-2021. New Caledonia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+15 p.p.) and Fiji (+5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -17.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum and anhydrite in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 3.7% share.

In New Zealand, gypsum and anhydrite imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+0.5% per year) and New Caledonia (+2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($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 (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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