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Australia - Handbags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Oct 27, 2023

Australia's August 2023 Imported Handbags Decline by 7% to $50M

Australia Handbag Imports

In August 2023, purchases abroad of handbags increased by 2.5% to 2.4M units, rising for the third month in a row after two months of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 with an increase of 47% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 2.9M units in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, handbag imports dropped to $50M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 16% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 68M units in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to August 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.Australia Handbag Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Handbag in Australia (million USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
China12.814.011.810.710.213.67.48.87.48.69.010.711.7
India3.11.72.63.12.81.71.32.21.72.31.81.62.3
Bangladesh1.20.81.10.30.80.30.80.30.20.60.51.50.3
Others40.637.446.453.954.544.437.443.241.043.241.140.135.9
Total57.753.961.868.068.359.947.054.650.354.752.353.950.2

Imports by Country

In August 2023, China (1.9M units) constituted the largest supplier of handbag to Australia, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, handbag imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (266K units), sevenfold.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China stood at -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+3.2% per month) and Bangladesh (-0.0% per month).

In value terms, China ($12M) constituted the largest supplier of handbag to Australia, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($2.3M), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (-2.7% per month) and Bangladesh (-11.8% per month).

Imports by Type

In August 2023, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials (2.1M units) constituted the largest type of handbag supplied to Australia, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (231K units), ninefold.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials stood at -1.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (-1.3% per month) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard (-1.2% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of handbags in Australia were handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather ($31M), handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials ($19M) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard ($463K).

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the handbag price amounted to $20.7 per unit (CIF, Australia), reducing by -9.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 42% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $35.4 per unit in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the countries with the highest prices were India ($8.5 per unit) and Bangladesh ($7.4 per unit), while the price for China ($6.3 per unit) and Vietnam ($6.6 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handbag 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 15121220 - Handbags of leather, composition leather, patent leather, p lastic sheeting, textile materials or other materials (including those without a handle)

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  • Australia

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  • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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