Australia and Oceania: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the fiberboard market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -5.8% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -18.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, fiberboard production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Fiberboard exports skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2022, growing by 16% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 85%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in exports structure, recording X cubic meters, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X cubic meters), constituting a 6% share of total exports.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials. Australia (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +5.4 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest fiberboard supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand amounted to +2.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per cubic meter), while Australia stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.2%).

Fiberboard Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, fiberboard imports in Australia and Oceania reduced to X cubic meters, waning by -13.5% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +1.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, making up 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X cubic meters), comprising a 15% share of total imports. Fiji (X cubic meters) and Papua New Guinea (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+13.6%), Fiji (+10.7%) and Papua New Guinea (+9.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +8.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials in Australia and Oceania, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +1.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+11.9% per year) and Fiji (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 New Zealand ($X per cubic meter), while Papua New Guinea ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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