Australia and Oceania: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Australia and Oceania

The limestone flux and limestone market in Australia and Oceania dropped modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports in Australia and Oceania

For the third consecutive year, Australia and Oceania recorded growth in shipments abroad of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, New Zealand (X tons) was the major exporter of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Micronesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Micronesia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of New Zealand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Micronesia (X p.p.) and Australia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest limestone flux and limestone supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, limestone flux and limestone exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (X% per year) and Micronesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Micronesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, limestone flux and limestone imports in Australia and Oceania shrank to X tons, falling by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports rose to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by New Caledonia (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone. At the same time, New Caledonia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. New Caledonia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, limestone flux and limestone imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Caledonia stood at $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