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Australia - Paints And Varnishes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Dec 30, 2023

October 2023 Sees a Minor Decline in the Import of Paint and Varnish to $14M in Australia.

Australia Paint and Varnish Imports

In October 2023, imports of paints and varnishes into Australia was estimated at 2.5K tons, surging by 4.7% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 with an increase of 46% m-o-m.

In value terms, paint and varnish imports reduced to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 when imports increased by 38% against the previous month.Australia Paint and Varnish Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Paint and Varnish in Australia (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
Germany2.44.13.54.52.82.82.62.62.52.13.82.63.2
United States2.63.12.43.22.33.32.13.32.91.82.32.21.6
New Zealand0.81.12.11.71.11.61.21.61.41.21.20.71.1
Malaysia1.71.61.92.32.22.21.40.80.70.40.91.01.0
Singapore0.60.60.60.70.60.70.80.80.40.60.90.70.8
China0.60.61.30.70.51.01.11.01.00.80.90.90.6
Italy0.71.00.81.00.60.50.91.21.40.61.11.00.5
Others3.95.76.56.96.06.54.75.85.94.45.44.84.9
Total13.317.719.121.016.118.614.917.216.311.916.413.913.6

Imports by Country

Germany (410 tons), Singapore (404 tons) and China (317 tons) were the main suppliers of paint and varnish imports to Australia, with a combined 45% share of total imports.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($3.2M) constituted the largest supplier of paint and varnish to Australia, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($1.6M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 7.9% share.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Germany stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.1% per month) and New Zealand (+2.1% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In October 2023, the paint and varnish price amounted to $5,375 per ton (CIF, Australia), with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 31% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,439 per ton. From March 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,836 per ton), while the price for China ($1,844 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paint and varnish 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 20301150 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (including enamels and lacquers)
  • Prodcom 20301170 - Other paints, varnishes dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
  • Prodcom 20301225 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution including enamels and lacquers
  • Prodcom 20301229 - Paints and varnishes, based on polyesters dispersed/dissolved in a non-aqueous medium including enamels and lacquers excluding weight of the solvent > .50 % of the weight of the solution
  • Prodcom 20301230 - Paints and varnishes, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers dispersed/dissolved in non-aqueous medium, weight of the solvent > .50 % of the solution weight including enamels and lacquers
  • Prodcom 20301250 - Other paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
  • Prodcom 20301270 - Paints and varnishes: solutions n.e.c.
  • Prodcom 20301290 - Other paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers n.e.c.
  • Prodcom 20302213 - Oil paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers)
  • Prodcom 20302215 - Prepared water pigments for finishing leather, paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers) (excluding of oil)

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • 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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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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
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    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 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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