Australia and Oceania: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Australia and Oceania

For the fourth year in a row, the paper pulp moulded articles market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,467% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in Australia and Oceania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 13% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports, with a CAGR of -2.6% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-14.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+24 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-23.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles export price increased by +57.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 35%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.4%).

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Paper pulp moulded articles imports rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, surging by 9.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the major importer of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, making up 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 13% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp imports, with a CAGR of +22.2% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+48 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-44 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +23.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles import price increased by +69.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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