Australia: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Australia

In 2021, the Australian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Australia

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Australia

In 2021, exports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Australia soared to X tons, growing by 303% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 145%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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, anhydrite and limestone exports from Australia, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone 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 totaled +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-11.3% per year) and Indonesia (+88.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), Japan ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -44.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 208%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 86%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) was the main supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Australia, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Australia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan stood at +4.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price decreased by -3.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Japan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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