Australia and Oceania: Lighter Market 2020

Lighter Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The revenue of the lighter market in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The lighter consumption continues to indicate a significant deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the lighter market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the lighter market failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports in Australia and Oceania

The exports stood at X units in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The lighter exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lighter exports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lighter exports amounted to $X in 2017. The lighter exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. In that year, the lighter exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the lighter exports failed to regain its momentum.

Lighter Exports by Country in Australia and Oceania

Fiji was the main exporter of lighters in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports resulting at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), mixed up X% share of total exports. New Zealand (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Fiji was also the fastest growing in terms of the lighters exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, New Zealand (+X%) and Australia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Australia (-X%) and Fiji (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest lighter supplier in Australia and Oceania, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Lighter Export Prices by Country in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, the lighter export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per thousand units, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The lighter export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lighters attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for lighters failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Australia ($X per thousand units), while Fiji ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by New Zealand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lighter Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, the amount of lighters imported in Australia and Oceania stood at X units, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the lighter imports reached their peak volume of X units. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the lighter imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, lighter imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the lighter imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lighter Imports by Country in Australia and Oceania

In 2017, Australia (X units) was the major importer for lighters, constituting X% of total imports. New Zealand (X units) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Papua New Guinea (X%). Fiji (X units), New Caledonia (X units) and French Polynesia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to lighter imports into Australia stood at +X%. At the same time, Fiji (+X%), New Caledonia (+X%) and New Zealand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest growing importer in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, French Polynesia (-X%) and Papua New Guinea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Papua New Guinea (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while New Zealand, Fiji and Australia saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lighters in Australia and Oceania, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+X% per year) and Fiji (+X% per year).

Lighter Import Prices by Country in Australia and Oceania

The lighter import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for lighters attained its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was New Zealand ($X per thousand units), while Papua New Guinea ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform