Australia and Oceania: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the acrylic polymer market in Australia and Oceania decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, acrylic polymer production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exported in Australia and Oceania contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporter of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest acrylic polymer supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) imported in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to acrylic polymer imports into Australia stood at X%. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (X%) and New Zealand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported acrylic polymers (in primary forms) in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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