Australia and Oceania: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Australia and Oceania

The gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Australia and Oceania expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 302% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted a temperate increase. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 141%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports, with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -44.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted markedly 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 +2.3% per year.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were imported in Australia and Oceania; with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +104.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 +75.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) represented the largest importers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in 2021, finishing at approx. 48% and 37% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and New Caledonia ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, New Caledonia, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -26% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 54%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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