Australia: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Australia

In 2021, the Australian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Australia

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Australia

Exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Australia soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 52% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Australia, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest markets for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +37.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cocos (Keeling) Islands ($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 Japan (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Australia

In 2021, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths into Australia rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 8.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths supplier to Australia, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Australia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-16.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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