Australia and Oceania: Starch Glue Market 2025

Starch Glue Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the starch glue market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, starch glue production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches were exported in Australia and Oceania; with an increase of 49% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starch glue exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 6.7% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches exports, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-10.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+46 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -41.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest starch glue supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

In Australia, starch glue exports increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 116% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-2.0%).

Starch Glue Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches increased by 3.4% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 91%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starch glue imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the major importer of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 66% of total imports in 2021. Fiji (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by New Zealand (6.7%) and Papua New Guinea (5.8%). The following importers - Vanuatu (X tons) and Tonga (X tons) - each resulted at a 3.7% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vanuatu (+46.5%) and New Zealand (+29.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vanuatu emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +46.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tonga (-8.7%), Papua New Guinea (-19.9%) and Fiji (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+52 p.p.), New Zealand (+6.4 p.p.) and Vanuatu (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Papua New Guinea (-17.6 p.p.) and Fiji (-41.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches in Australia and Oceania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 14% share.

In Australia, starch glue imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (-10.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-7.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, starch glue import price increased by +98.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while Tonga ($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 (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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