Australia and Oceania: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market 2025

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market in Australia and Oceania reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports dropped dramatically to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -94% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,729% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 387% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X kg, which recorded 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X kg), committing a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports from Australia stood at -45.5%. New Zealand (-44.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of -45.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by -30.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 117%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-1.1%).

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms imported in Australia and Oceania dropped markedly to X tons, waning by -46.9% against the previous year. In general, imports faced a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - New Zealand (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) - together made up 4.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports into Australia stood at -30.0%. New Zealand (-8.8%) and New Caledonia (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+2.6 p.p.) and New Caledonia (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to -29.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-2.2% per year) and New Caledonia (-9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -19.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia ($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 (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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