Australia and Oceania: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2025

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by -77.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 75%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons), together resulting at 99% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of -16.2% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (+3.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to -15.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +1.3% per year.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by -12.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the major importer of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, committing 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons), together creating a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports into Australia stood at -1.3%. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+32.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-9.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+15 p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (+5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -15.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

In Australia, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-5.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+19.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by +72.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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