Australia and Oceania: Steel Sheet Piling Market 2025

Steel Sheet Piling Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the steel sheet piling market in Australia and Oceania increased by 0.7% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Steel Sheet Piling Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, steel sheet piling production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Steel Sheet Piling Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of sheet piling of steel exported in Australia and Oceania fell notably to X tons, declining by -77.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 138%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steel sheet piling exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the largest exporter of sheet piling of steel in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to steel sheet piling exports from Australia stood at -22.3%. New Zealand (-17.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -7.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest steel sheet piling supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

In Australia, steel sheet piling exports contracted by an average annual rate of -25.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 103% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 352%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-2.9%).

Steel Sheet Piling Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheet piling of steel were imported in Australia and Oceania; which is down by -17.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, steel sheet piling imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, French Polynesia (X tons) represented the main importer of sheet piling of steel, generating 31% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Solomon Islands (X tons), New Zealand (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons), Guam (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons), together constituting a 59% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Solomon Islands (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheet piling of steel in Australia and Oceania, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Guam, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in French Polynesia totaled +21.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-7.8% per year) and Guam (-3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Solomon Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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