Australia and Oceania: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The kaolin market in Australia and Oceania dropped to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, kaolin production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Kaolin exports shrank slightly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Australia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of X%).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports declined dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Australia (X tons) represented the key importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Fiji (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Fiji (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform