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Australia and Oceania: Slate Market 2024

Slate Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of slate decreased by -8.7% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 97%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of slate, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the slate exports, with a CAGR of -9.4% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest slate supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, slate exports declined by an average annual rate of -11.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 50%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -1.8% per year.

Slate Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of slate imported in Australia and Oceania reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -15.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 94%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 66%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 86% of total imports in 2021. New Zealand (X tons) took a 6.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by French Polynesia (4.7%). Fiji (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -7.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+114.3%), Fiji (+14.2%) and French Polynesia (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +114.3% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+6.6 p.p.) and French Polynesia (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -11.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate in Australia and Oceania, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a 5.3% share.

In Australia, slate imports plunged by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+106.6% per year) and French Polynesia (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, slate import price increased by +80.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Fiji ($X per ton) and French Polynesia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Australia constituted the country with the largest volume of slate consumption, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, slate consumption in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Micronesia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 3.5% share.
Micronesia constituted the country with the largest volume of slate production, accounting for 97% of total volume. It was followed by Tokelau, with a 3.2% share of total production.
In value terms, Australia remains the largest slate supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 29% share of total exports.
In value terms, Australia constitutes the largest market for imported slate in Australia and Oceania, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a 2.7% share.
The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $518 per ton in 2021, declining by -27.6% against the previous year.
In 2021, the i in Australia and Oceania amounted to $492 per ton, picking up by 50% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the slate market in Australia and Oceania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08114000 - Slate, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

  • Australia
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Nauru
  • Niue
  • Guam

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Australia and Oceania, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia and Oceania
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Australia
    • Cook Islands
    • Fiji
    • French Polynesia
    • Kiribati
    • Marshall Islands
    • Micronesia
    • New Caledonia
    • New Zealand
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Palau
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Tokelau
    • Tonga
    • Tuvalu
    • Vanuatu
    • Wallis and Futuna Islands
    • American Samoa
    • Nauru
    • Niue
    • Guam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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