Australia: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Australia

The Australian market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals contracted modestly to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by +0.9% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Australia

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by +0.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports from Australia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals decreased by -96.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 565% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 590%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from Australia, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled -59.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-14.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals exports from Australia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled -63.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (+8.8% per year) and the United States (-25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 103% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+48.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 724% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 630%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier to Australia, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +27.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-18.5% per year) and Germany (-27.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to Australia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-20.1% per year) and Germany (-28.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by +38.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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