New Zealand: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in New Zealand

The New Zealand gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.8% against 2019 indices. 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.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in New Zealand

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from New Zealand

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 84% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Caledonia (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from New Zealand, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to New Caledonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norfolk Island (X tons), twofold. Fiji (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Caledonia amounted to -18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norfolk Island (+151.3% per year) and Fiji (+22.2% per year).

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), Norfolk Island ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from New Zealand worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Norfolk Island, with a CAGR of +180.0%, 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

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 45% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tonga ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($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 Norfolk Island (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. 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 gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to New Zealand, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to New Zealand, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($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 amounted to +11.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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