Australia: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Australia

After three years of growth, the Australian gypsum and anhydrite market decreased by -7.9% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Gypsum and anhydrite consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Australia

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. Gypsum and anhydrite production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Australia

Gypsum and anhydrite exports from Australia soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 409% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 156%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Australia, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to +68.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-16.6% per year) and Indonesia (+102.9% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Japan ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for gypsum and anhydrite exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +65.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum and anhydrite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -57.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 New Zealand (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Australia

Gypsum and anhydrite imports into Australia dropped significantly to X tons in 2021, waning by -23.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 296% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 181%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Australia, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled -17.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+20.4% per year) and Germany (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest gypsum and anhydrite suppliers to Australia were Germany ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, the UK and China, which together accounted for a further 11%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +38.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 191% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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