Australia: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Australia

After two years of growth, the Australian metal skid chain market decreased by -8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Metal skid chain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel skid chain were exported from Australia; which is down by -54.6% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 218% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and China (X kg) were the main destinations of metal skid chain exports from Australia, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Singapore and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +139.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal skid chain exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 79% share of total exports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +113.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Germany (+48.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, imports of iron or steel skid chain into Australia contracted to X tons, falling by -13.9% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal skid chain imports to Australia, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel skid chain to Australia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+10.8% per year) and China (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal skid chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion 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, metal skid chain import price increased by +75.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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