Gas Supply in Australia - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: August 2023
ANZSIC D2700Revenue
$13.8bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
2,520
Businesses
187
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Gas Supply in Australia industry analysis
The Gas Supply industry consists of gas retailers that buy and sell gas, and gas distributors that operate the distribution networks carrying gas to end users. The retail and distribution functions are separated by regulation, with different firms performing these activities. Gas retailing accounts for the majority of industry revenue and is dominated by three companies: AGL Energy Limited, Origin Energy Limited and EnergyAustralia Holdings Limited. SGSP (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd, which operates through the Jemena brand, is among the largest gas distribution firms.Industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 0.4% over the five years through 2022-23, to $13.8 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 9.5% in 2022-23 as retail gas bills continues to soar. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has created volatility in global energy markets causing both global and domestic gas prices to rise.Gas suppliers have endured a shifting operating environment. Strong competition among retailers has constrained growth in revenue and profit margins, with the larger retailers losing market share among residential customers. Domestic gas consumption also came under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of LNG export facilities over the past decade has caused a significant share of Australian gas production to be shipped overseas, creating concern over domestic supply conditions on Australia's east coast. Domestic prices have risen converging towards prices in global markets.The domestic price of natural gas is projected to remain elevated, with concerns over tightening supply conditions on the east coast of Australia. LNG exporters are likely to allocate greater share of production to the domestic market to limit further market intervention by the Federal Government. Domestic consumption of natural gas is forecast to come under pressure as households transition to more energy-efficient technologies. In addition, demand from gas-fired power stations is set to come under pressure as renewable energy infrastructure is developed. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to fall at an annualised 0.4% over the five years through 2027-28, to $13.6 billion.
Trends and Insights
- Soaring domestic gas prices are pushing revenue higher. Residential and commercial customers are feeling the pinch in the face of skyrocketing gas bills.
- Soaring retail gas prices are driving revenue higher for gas retailers. High prices are also attracting additional scrutiny from regulators.
- Gas retailers are concentrated on the east coast, servicing population hubs in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The eastern gas market has faced soaring prices as supply shortages have started to take effect.
- Competition is higher among gas retailers than distributors. Retailers compete on price and quality of customer service, while gas distributors operate geographic monopolies.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $13.8bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Domestic gas prices have followed global prices higher
- Global and domestic gas prices have soared on the back of tight supply conditions.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Tight gas supply conditions are set to keep prices elevated
- Domestic gas prices are set to remain elevated, with the ACCC forecasting Australia's east coast gas shortage to worsen over the next decade.
Biggest companies in the Gas Supply in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 |
|---|---|---|
AGL | 2,740.0 | |
Origin Energy | 1,980.0 | |
EnergyAustralia | 1,470.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Gas retailing and Gas distribution. Gas retailing is the largest segment of the Gas Supply in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Soaring gas prices have seen gas retailing revenue rise
- Gas retailers sell gas to residential and commercial customers, acting as an intermediary between distribution firms and final consumers.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Oil and Gas Extraction in Australia
- Petroleum Refining and Petroleum Fuel Manufacturing in Australia
- Heavy Industry and Other Non-Building Construction in Australia
- Petroleum Product Wholesaling in Australia
- Pipeline Transport in Australia
- Heavy Machinery Repair and Maintenance in Australia
International industries
- Natural Gas Distribution in Canada
- Gas Supply in New Zealand
- Gas Distribution in the UK
- Gas Supply in the UK
- Gas Supply in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry firms retail gas to consumers and businesses. Industry participants also distribute natural gas to end users via a system of pipes, known as gas distribution mains. However, regulation prevents firms from both retailing and distributing gas. The industry excludes the operation of gas transmission pipelines, which transport gas from gas production facilities to gas distribution mains.
What's included in this industry?
Gas distributionGas retailingCompanies
AGLOrigin EnergyEnergyAustraliaPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKNATURAL GASTRANSMISSION PIPELINESLNGIndustry Code
ANZSIC 2700 - Gas Supply in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Soaring domestic gas prices are pushing revenue higher. Residential and commercial customers are feeling the pinch in the face of skyrocketing gas bills.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Soaring retail gas prices are driving revenue higher for gas retailers. High prices are also attracting additional scrutiny from regulators.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Gas retailers are concentrated on the east coast, servicing population hubs in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The eastern gas market has faced soaring prices as su...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition is higher among gas retailers than distributors. Retailers compete on price and quality of customer service, while gas distributors operate geographic monopolies.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The major gas retailers are losing market share among residential gas customers. Tier 2 gas retailers are growing as consumers look to switch retailers in the face of rising ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of AGL's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Origin Energy's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of EnergyAustralia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for AGL, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Origin Energy, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for EnergyAustralia, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Elevated domestic gas prices are starting to constrain downstream demand. Consumers and businesses have faced soaring domestic gas prices, with some manufacturers forced to s...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising competition at the retail level has limited improvements in retailer profit margins. The major gas retailers are losing market share to smaller retailers in residentia...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Gas Supply industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Gas Supply industry in Australia is $13.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Gas Supply in Australia industry in 2023?
There are 187 businesses in the Gas Supply industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Gas Supply industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Gas Supply industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Gas Supply industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Gas Supply industry in Australia is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Gas Supply market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Gas Supply market in Australia are AGL, Origin Energy and EnergyAustralia
What does the Gas Supply in Australia include?
Gas distribution and Gas retailing are part of the Gas Supply industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Gas Supply in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is AGL.
How competitive is the Gas Supply industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Gas Supply industry in Australia.
