Australia: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in Australia

The Australian vulcanised cellular rubber articles market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by 9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports from Australia

Vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from Australia fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -19.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 410%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 575% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from Australia, together comprising 46% of total exports. Indonesia, South Africa, the United States, the Philippines, Thailand, Chile, Burkina Faso, Russia, Mongolia and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +410.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X) were the largest markets for vulcanised cellular rubber articles exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. Indonesia, South Africa, the United States, the Philippines, Thailand, Chile, Burkina Faso, Russia, Mongolia and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +411.5%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price increased by +8.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 103% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were New Caledonia ($X per ton) and Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses increased by 1.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vulcanised cellular rubber articles to Australia, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.4% per year) and Malaysia (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses to Australia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.8% per year) and Malaysia (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vulcanised cellular rubber articles import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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