Australia and Oceania: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the fifth year in a row, the cushion cover market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4.9% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +65.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Cushion Cover Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cushion cover production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of furnishing articles for car seats were exported in Australia and Oceania; increasing by 68% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cushion cover exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +49.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Australia was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 31% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the furnishing articles for car seats exports, with a CAGR of +11.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia increased by +6.8 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest cushion cover supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In Australia, cushion cover exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.8%).

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of furnishing articles for car seats increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 17% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -1.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+5.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of New Zealand (+7.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-7.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported furnishing articles for car seats in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cushion cover import price decreased by -3.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform