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Crude Oil Market Size in Australia
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian crude oil market, when its value increased by 15% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Crude oil consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Crude Oil Production in Australia
In value terms, crude oil production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Crude Oil Exports
Exports from Australia
In 2022, approx. X tons of crude petroleum oil were exported from Australia; with a decrease of -4.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 149%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.
In value terms, crude oil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.
Crude Oil Imports
Imports into Australia
In 2022, purchases abroad of crude petroleum oil decreased by -20.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, crude oil imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest crude oil supplier to Australia, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, crude oil imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brunei Darussalam (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia amounted to -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+1.8% per year) and the United States (+349.4% per year).
In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crude petroleum oil to Australia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia stood at -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brunei Darussalam (-1.0% per year) and the United States (+394.2% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average crude oil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Algeria ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the crude oil market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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