Australia and Oceania: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The newspaper market in Australia and Oceania totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, newspaper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 8.5% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were exported in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 74%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), comprising a 5.1% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the newspapers, journals and periodicals exports, with a CAGR of -7.5% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest newspaper supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

In Australia, newspaper exports contracted by an average annual rate of -13.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 unit), while Australia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-3.3%).

Newspaper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Newspaper imports rose notably to X units in 2022, picking up by 6.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newspaper imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the largest importer of newspapers, journals and periodicals in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 77% of total imports in 2022. New Zealand (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by New Caledonia (8.5%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to newspaper imports into Australia stood at -7.1%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+22.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +22.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Caledonia (+7.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-3.2 p.p.) and New Zealand (-5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported newspapers, journals and periodicals in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-13.0% per year) and New Caledonia (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Australia ($X per unit), while New Caledonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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