Australia and Oceania: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the stationery market in Australia and Oceania increased by 1.4% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, stationery production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 68%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles of stationery increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the major exporter of articles of stationery in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 25% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of -3.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+8.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +8.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Australia (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+8.4 p.p.) and Fiji (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -10.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest stationery supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, stationery exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-14.6% per year) and Fiji (+16.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Stationery Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Stationery imports contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.6%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key importer of articles of stationery, committing 70% of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Papua New Guinea (5.5%). Fiji (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stationery imports into Australia stood at -4.9%. At the same time, New Zealand (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012-2022. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-4.0%) and New Caledonia (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +6.1 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported articles of stationery in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 3.6% share.

In Australia, stationery imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+1.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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