Australia: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Australia

The Australian market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Australia

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -58.1% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 256%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 163%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +151.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Australia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled +71.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+108.6% per year) and Indonesia (-51.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, surging by 59% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Malaysia (-6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Togo (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports to Australia, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates suppliers to Australia were Togo ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +18.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Nauru ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) and Togo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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