Australia: Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market 2025

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market Size in Australia

The Australian hot-dipped metal-coated sheet market stood at $X in 2021, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Production in Australia

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 31%. Hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, overseas shipments of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet decreased by -39.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4,956% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,574% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Australia, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), threefold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +33.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+40.9% per year) and Singapore (+154.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Australia, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +47.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+47.3% per year) and Singapore (+115.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Poland (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet increased by 114% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a significant decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet to Australia, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +33.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+24.3% per year) and China (-39.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet suppliers to Australia, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +38.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 64%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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