Australia: Disperse Dye Market 2025

Disperse Dye Market Size in Australia

The Australian disperse dye market reduced notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -35.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Disperse dye consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Disperse Dye Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon increased by 179% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, disperse dye exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of disperse dye exports from Australia, together accounting for 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, the UK, Indonesia, the United States and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +1,034.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for disperse dyes and preparations based thereon exports from Australia, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Papua New Guinea amounted to +16.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+20.7% per year) and Pakistan (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average disperse dye export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 the UK (+124.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disperse Dye Imports

Imports into Australia

Disperse dye imports into Australia skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 66% against 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disperse dye imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of disperse dye imports to Australia, together accounting for 73% of total imports. India, the UK, Malaysia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest disperse dye suppliers to Australia were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the UK, India and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +65.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average disperse dye import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -30.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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