Australia and Oceania: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The clay market in Australia and Oceania reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Clay Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, clay production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Clay Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, exports of clays in Australia and Oceania shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia was the largest exporter of clays in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Clay Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

For the fifth consecutive year, Australia and Oceania recorded decline in overseas purchases of clays, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Australia increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, clay imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, clay import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform