Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia - 2023

Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average calendar and calendar block import price amounted to $5,432 per ton, with a decrease of -24.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,304 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($5,432 per ton) and Thailand ($5,432 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($5,432 per ton) and South Korea ($5,432 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average calendar and calendar block export price stood at $14,398 per ton in 2022, surging by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($14,183 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $8,264 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+6.6%).

Imports of Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia

Calendar and calendar block imports into Australia skyrocketed to 2.9K tons in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendar and calendar block imports fell slightly to $16M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

Import of Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	7.5	5.6	7.2	7.3	-0.9%
New Zealand	4.8	3.9	4.3	3.4	-10.9%
South Korea	2.2	2.4	2.8	2.9	9.6%
United States	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.6	6.3%
United Kingdom	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	-9.1%
Thailand	N/A	0.2	0.2	0.3	22.5%
Others	1.4	1.1	1.4	1.1	-7.7%
Total	16.9	14.0	16.5	15.8	-2.2%

Top Suppliers of Calendar and Calendar Block to Australia in 2022:

China (1341.6 tons)
New Zealand (624.7 tons)
South Korea (536.7 tons)
United States (110.1 tons)
Thailand (52.3 tons)
United Kingdom (47.5 tons)

Exports of Calendar and Calendar Block in Australia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of calendars and calendar blocks decreased by -35.5% to 54 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 84 tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, calendar and calendar block exports fell slightly to $784K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $841K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.