Australia and Oceania: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2025

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The paperboard container machine market in Australia and Oceania fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, paperboard container machine production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 53%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard increased by 14% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to less than $X per unit, declining by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 309% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +3.5% per year.

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard in Australia and Oceania reduced sharply to X units, which is down by -19.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 99%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 114%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importing country with an import of about X units, which amounted to 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), constituting an 11% share of total imports. The following importers - Fiji (X units) and Papua New Guinea (X units) - each recorded a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paperboard container machine imports into Australia stood at -2.1%. At the same time, New Zealand (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2012-2022. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Fiji (-1.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+3.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for making containers of paper or paperboard in Australia and Oceania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled -2.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+5.0% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Fiji ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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