Australia and Oceania: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Australia and Oceania

The non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market in Australia and Oceania shrank slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 28,550%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +10.2%).

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X).

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +7.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 61%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+0.1%).

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -10.1% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importer of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. New Zealand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Fiji (6.6%). Papua New Guinea (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports into Australia stood at -6.3%. At the same time, Fiji (+36.7%) and Papua New Guinea (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +36.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Fiji (+6.5 p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand and Australia saw its share reduced by -2.8% and -7.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in Australia and Oceania, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled -3.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-4.0% per year) and Fiji (+32.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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