Australia and Oceania: Hand-Woven Tapestry Market 2025

Hand-Woven Tapestry Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The hand-woven tapestry market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais decreased by -90% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,865% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 890% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Australia (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais exports, with a CAGR of +16.3% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-36.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+85 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -84.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest hand-woven tapestry supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, hand-woven tapestry exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 173% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+17.6%).

Hand-Woven Tapestry Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais were imported in Australia and Oceania; rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 710% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 216%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 9.4% share of total imports. The following importers - Marshall Islands (X kg) and Papua New Guinea (X kg) - together made up 5.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hand-woven tapestry imports into Australia stood at +16.9%. At the same time, Marshall Islands (+18.9%) and New Zealand (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Marshall Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +18.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+24 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Papua New Guinea (-6.9 p.p.) and New Zealand (-14.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais in Australia and Oceania, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +13.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+1.1% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 214%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Marshall Islands ($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 (+22.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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