Australia and Oceania: Market for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass 2025

Market Size for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in Australia and Oceania

The pigments, opacifiers and colours market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass were exported in Australia and Oceania; declining by -49.9% against 2021. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass, committing 59% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of -15.7%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest pigments, opacifiers and colours supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+16.0%).

Imports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass were imported in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of -29.2% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the largest importer of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass, mixing up 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 19% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass. New Zealand (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+9.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-7.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In Australia, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 54% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pigments, opacifiers and colours import price decreased by -27.4% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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