Australia and Oceania: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Metal skid chain exports reduced rapidly to X tons in 2021, falling by -47% on the year before. In general, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 183%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 213%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the major exporter of iron or steel skid chain, constituting 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 22% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+18.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +18.6% from 2012-2021. Australia (+38 p.p.) and New Zealand (+19 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest metal skid chain supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled -9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 213% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 (+6.2%).

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, metal skid chain imports in Australia and Oceania contracted modestly to X tons, waning by -3.7% on 2020. In general, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% 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

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main importer of iron or steel skid chain, achieving 78% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by New Zealand (7.9%). Solomon Islands (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -5.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Solomon Islands (+39.0%) and New Caledonia (+11.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Solomon Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +39.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Caledonia and Solomon Islands increased by +8.2 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel skid chain in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to -3.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Caledonia (+3.3% per year) and New Zealand (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain import price increased by +67.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while Solomon Islands ($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 (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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