Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia
- Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia
Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average iron oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $990 per ton, waning by -5.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 27% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,391 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,352 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($327 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average iron oxides and hydroxides export price amounted to $340 per ton, dropping by -23.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 66%. The export price peaked at $670 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($29,082 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($306 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 Indonesia (+48.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia
In 2022, approx. 30K tons of iron oxides and hydroxideses were imported into Australia; with an increase of 9.3% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides imports surged to $34M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 13.4 | 12.9 | 18.6 | 23.9 | 21.3% |
| Germany | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 14.5% |
| United States | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 14.5% |
| India | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0.6 | 100.0% |
| South Korea | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 71.0% |
| Thailand | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 35.7% |
| New Zealand | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 10.1% |
| South Africa | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 44.2% |
| Others | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | -2.9% |
| Total | 19.8 | 20.6 | 26.0 | 34.2 | 20.0% |
Top Suppliers of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides to Australia in 2022:
- China (16.5K tons)
- Germany (3.7K tons)
- South Korea (1.6K tons)
- Thailand (1.6K tons)
- United States (1.5K tons)
- India (1.4K tons)
- New Zealand (1.2K tons)
- South Africa (1.0K tons)
Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of iron oxides and hydroxideses, when their volume decreased by -66.2% to 2.4K tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 210%.
In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides exports contracted rapidly to $833K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.2M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.
| Export of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| New Zealand | 462 | 478 | 845 | 685 | 14.0% |
| Malaysia | 27.0 | 230 | 4.1 | 71.3 | 38.2% |
| Singapore | N/A | 85.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 | -82.9% |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | 2,189 | N/A | 0% |
| China | N/A | 38.3 | 65.0 | N/A | 69.7% |
| Others | 86.6 | 98.1 | 111 | 74.0 | -5.1% |
| Total | 575 | 929 | 3,220 | 833 | 13.2% |
Top Export Markets for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides from Australia in 2022:
- New Zealand (2240.2 tons)
- Malaysia (159.8 tons)
- Singapore (6.3 tons)
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