New Zealand: Dolomite Market 2025

Dolomite Market Size in New Zealand

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the New Zealand dolomite market, when its value decreased by -3.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Production in New Zealand

In value terms, dolomite production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of dolomite exported from New Zealand soared to X tons, picking up by 139% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dolomite exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from New Zealand, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled +31.6%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dolomite exports from New Zealand, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled +37.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+4.7%).

Dolomite Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, dolomite imports into New Zealand fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -71.7% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 4,888%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 5,371%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest dolomite supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and the United States (+103.5% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest dolomite suppliers to New Zealand, together comprising 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +137.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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