New Zealand: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand gypsum and anhydrite market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 38% 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, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of gypsum and anhydrite exported from New Zealand dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by -46.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Caledonia (X tons), Norfolk Island (X tons) and Tonga (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum and anhydrite exports from New Zealand, with a combined 94% share of total exports. Fiji lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 5.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +62.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for gypsum and anhydrite exported from New Zealand were New Caledonia ($X), Norfolk Island ($X) and Fiji ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Fiji, with a CAGR of +98.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum and anhydrite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum and anhydrite export price increased by +79.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($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 (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum and anhydrite was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to New Zealand, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +3.3%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to New Zealand, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at +11.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 75%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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