Australia and Oceania: Blanket Market 2025

Blanket Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The blanket market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +98.5% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Blanket Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, blanket production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Blanket Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) exported in Australia and Oceania fell notably to X tons, shrinking by -46.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blanket exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), making up a 38% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest blanket supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, blanket exports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (-10.8% per year) and Fiji (+14.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 68%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+20.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Blanket Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

For the third consecutive year, Australia and Oceania recorded growth in purchases abroad of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets), which increased by 17% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +78.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blanket imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +50.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the main importer of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating an 11% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+14.4%) and New Zealand (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +14.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +5.3 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

In Australia, blanket imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+2.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($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 (-0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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