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Australia: Silicon Market 2025

Silicon Market Size in Australia

The Australian silicon market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silicon Production in Australia

In value terms, silicon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silicon Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of silicon were exported from Australia; jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silicon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for silicon exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, silicon exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for silicon exported from Australia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average silicon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicon Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of silicon increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silicon imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a moderate increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main silicon supplier to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silicon imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest silicon suppliers to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average silicon import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silicon in the world?

China remains the largest silicon consuming country worldwide, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, silicon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, fourfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.4% share.

What are the largest producers of silicon in the world?

China remains the largest silicon producing country worldwide, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, silicon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Norway, more than tenfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of silicon to Australia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of silicon to Australia.

What are the leading importers of silicon from Australia?

In value terms, the largest markets for silicon exported from Australia were Japan, Thailand and the United States, together comprising 54% of total exports.

What is the average export price for silicon in Australia?

In 2021, the average silicon export price amounted to $2,251 per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for silicon in Australia?

The average silicon import price stood at $3,293 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -27.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicon 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132150 - Silicon

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024