Australia and Oceania: Corrugated Paper Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The corrugated paper market in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, corrugated paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of corrugated paper and paperboard exported in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 41% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 372% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 156%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the major exporter of corrugated paper and paperboard, achieving 65% of total exports. New Zealand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Fiji (X tons). All these countries together held near 34% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Fiji (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia and New Zealand increased by +23 and +11 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Fiji ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +0.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 143% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

For the fourth year in a row, Australia and Oceania recorded growth in overseas purchases of corrugated paper and paperboard, which increased by 67% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a notable expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Papua New Guinea (X tons) was the largest importer of corrugated paper and paperboard, mixing up 46% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) held a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (14%) and Fiji (12%). New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Papua New Guinea ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +37.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, corrugated paper import price increased by +93.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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