Australia and Oceania: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the corrugated paper box market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, corrugated paper box production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were exported in Australia and Oceania; picking up by 168% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. Fiji (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Fiji experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Fiji increased by +3.5 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest corrugated paper box supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +12.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (0.0% per year) and New Zealand (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.9%).

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard imported in Australia and Oceania dropped to X tons, shrinking by -7.4% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the major importer of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, achieving 70% of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 23% share of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to corrugated paper box imports into Australia stood at +2.8%. At the same time, New Zealand (+7.1%) and Papua New Guinea (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +7.1% from 2012-2022. French Polynesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea increased by +5.6 and +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +8.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+7.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, corrugated paper box import price increased by +71.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) and French Polynesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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