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Iron And Steel Market Size in Australia
In 2023, the Australian iron and steel market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Iron And Steel Production in Australia
In value terms, iron and steel production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Iron And Steel Exports
Exports from Australia
In 2023, shipments abroad of iron and steel decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, iron and steel exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. 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 $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for iron and steel exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).
In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron and steel exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average iron and steel export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Iron And Steel Imports
Imports into Australia
For the third consecutive year, Australia recorded growth in overseas purchases of iron and steel, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, iron and steel imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
New Zealand (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of iron and steel imports to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, France and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest iron and steel suppliers to Australia were South Africa ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, France and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average iron and steel import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron and steel market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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