Australia: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Australia

The Australian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Australia

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths were exported from Australia; reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Vanuatu (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vanuatu (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest markets for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Vanuatu, Fiji, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vanuatu, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths into Australia dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Denmark ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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