New Zealand: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand calcium carbonate market decreased by -11.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -32.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, exports of calcium carbonate from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 71% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of calcium carbonate exports from New Zealand, together comprising 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Fiji ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 54% of total exports.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 calcium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($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 Fiji (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, imports of calcium carbonate into New Zealand rose notably to X tons, picking up by 5.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcium carbonate imports to New Zealand, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Spain, Turkey, China, Germany, Italy and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +39.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to New Zealand, together accounting for 51% of total imports. Turkey, Vietnam, China, Spain, Italy and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +59.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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