| Product Code: ETC5043571 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
New Zealand`s ethane import market in 2024 saw significant growth, with top exporting countries being Singapore, USA, Australia, Thailand, and the UK. The market remained highly concentrated, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was impressive at 13.23%, indicating a strong upward trend in demand. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged by 37.92%, showcasing a rapid expansion in import shipments. This data suggests a thriving ethane import market in New Zealand with potential opportunities for further growth and development.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 New Zealand Ethane Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 New Zealand Ethane Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Ethane Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 New Zealand Ethane Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for ethane as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in infrastructure for ethane production and distribution |
4.2.3 Favorable government regulations supporting the use of ethane as a clean energy source |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global oil and gas prices impacting the economics of ethane production |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative energy sources affecting the demand for ethane |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations around ethane extraction and usage |
5 New Zealand Ethane Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Ethane Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Ethane Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene Synthesis, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetic Acid Synthesis, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Refrigerant, 2021-2031F |
6.2 New Zealand Ethane Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Electricals & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
7 New Zealand Ethane Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Ethane Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Ethane Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Ethane production capacity utilization rate |
8.2 Ethane export/import volume |
8.3 Number of new ethane-based projects initiated |
8.4 Percentage of ethane used in petrochemical feedstock compared to other sources |
8.5 Ethane pricing trends in the market |
9 New Zealand Ethane Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Ethane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 New Zealand Ethane Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Ethane Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 New Zealand Ethane Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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