New Zealand: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand market for clays for construction and industrial use increased by 8.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in New Zealand

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 3.4% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -68.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 565%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 257% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from New Zealand, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sri Lanka (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia amounted to +43.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+72.6% per year) and Sri Lanka (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from New Zealand, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled +38.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+7.1% per year) and Vietnam (+62.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Samoa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Sri Lanka (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into New Zealand

Imports of clays for construction and industrial use into New Zealand contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to New Zealand, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Australia, the UK, South Korea, Japan and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +111.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to New Zealand were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports. Australia, the UK, India, Japan and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +128.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 99%. The import price peaked in 2022 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+28.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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