Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand - 2023

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes import price amounted to $46,381 per ton, picking up by 964% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($66,507 per ton), while the price for Australia ($2,970 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average aluminium; powders and flakes export price amounted to $1,649 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 82%. The export price peaked at $16,158 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($1,715 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore totaled $1,567 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-8.5%).

Imports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand

In 2022, purchases abroad of aluminium; powders and flakeses decreased by -97.4% to 5.7 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports faced a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes imports reduced remarkably to $266K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $949K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Import of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	297	139	140	193	-13.4%
Germany	198	91.0	136	54.2	-35.1%
India	N/A	N/A	8.3	14.7	77.1%
Australia	434	606	610	0.4	-90.3%
Norway	N/A	N/A	50.1	N/A	0%
Others	4.1	8.4	4.1	3.8	-2.5%
Total	934	845	949	266	-34.2%

Top Suppliers of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes to New Zealand in 2022:

United States (2.9 tons)
Germany (1.4 tons)
India (1.2 tons)
Australia (0.1 tons)

Exports of Aluminium; Powders and Flakes in New Zealand

In 2022, approx. 146 tons of aluminium; powders and flakeses were exported from New Zealand; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of -95.4% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, aluminium; powders and flakes exports stood at $241K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of -95% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.