Australia and Oceania: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The paper label market in Australia and Oceania contracted slightly to $X in 2021, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Label Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, paper label production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Label Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of labels of paper or paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper label exports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the main exporter of labels of paper or paperboard, constituting 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 16% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -3.6% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. New Zealand (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest paper label supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

New Zealand, with a CAGR of -3.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 5.8%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 (-0.7%).

Paper Label Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of labels of paper or paperboard imported in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -3.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper label imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 15% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.3%) and Fiji (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia increased by +11 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported labels of paper or paperboard in Australia and Oceania, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +3.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-1.4% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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