Australia: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Australia

The Australian market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in Australia

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from Australia

In 2021, exports of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines from Australia surged to X tons, picking up by 37% on 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from Australia, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Caledonia (X tons), with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand totaled +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+0.7% per year) and New Caledonia (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines exports from Australia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand amounted to +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (-4.9% per year) and New Caledonia (-4.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 45%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($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 Papua New Guinea (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines were imported into Australia; waning by -24% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier to Australia, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+20.3% per year) and South Africa (+37.2% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines to Australia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile totaled +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+64.2% per year) and China (+14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform