Australia and Oceania: Metal Hammer Market 2025

Metal Hammer Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the third year in a row, the metal hammer market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Metal Hammer Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, metal hammer production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 162%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Hammer Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal hammer exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) held a 7.8% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Fiji (5.2%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal hammer exports from Australia stood at +8.4%. At the same time, Fiji (+9.6%) and New Zealand (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +9.6% from 2012-2022. Australia (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest metal hammer supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports.

In Australia, metal hammer exports decreased by an average annual rate of -4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+2.5% per year) and Fiji (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Metal Hammer Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal imported in Australia and Oceania expanded significantly to X tons, surging by 13% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal hammer imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal hammer imports into Australia stood at +4.8%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+22.3%) and New Zealand (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +22.3% from 2012-2022. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Papua New Guinea decreased by -2.4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +3.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+6.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) and New Caledonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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