Australia and Oceania: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Australia and Oceania

The market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported in Australia and Oceania dropped slightly to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 47%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons), together recording 100% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of -8.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets plunged by an average annual rate of -9.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -1.4% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Australia and Oceania surged to X tons, increasing by 26% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) prevails in sheets structure, together comprising 89% of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Guam (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Guam (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets importing markets in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by New Caledonia and Guam, which together accounted for a further 3.9%.

Guam, with a CAGR of +18.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guam (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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