Australia and Oceania: Metal Letter Clip Market 2025

Metal Letter Clip Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The metal letter clip market in Australia and Oceania contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -65.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Letter Clip Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, metal letter clip production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Letter Clip Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of letter clips, letter corners of base metal were exported in Australia and Oceania; dropping by -7.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, metal letter clip exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 105%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporter of letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 19% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the letter clips, letter corners of base metal exports, with a CAGR of +12.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +15 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest metal letter clip supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

In Australia, metal letter clip exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 42%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+0.2%).

Metal Letter Clip Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of letter clips, letter corners of base metal imported in Australia and Oceania reduced slightly to X tons, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal letter clip imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the largest importer of letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 16% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal letter clip imports into Australia stood at -8.6%. New Zealand (-3.8%) and Papua New Guinea (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported letter clips, letter corners of base metal in Australia and Oceania, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In Australia, metal letter clip imports plunged by an average annual rate of -5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-6.5% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-5.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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