Australia and Oceania: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2025

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by -29.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of nonwoven fabrics, mixing up 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nonwoven fabric exports from Australia stood at +3.3%. At the same time, New Zealand (+17.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +16 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

In Australia, nonwoven fabric exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+8.1%).

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Australia was the key importer of nonwoven fabrics in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 69% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 26% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nonwoven fabric imports into Australia stood at +3.0%. At the same time, New Zealand (+8.5%) and New Caledonia (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +8.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+8.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-9.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in Australia and Oceania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +5.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+8.4% per year) and New Caledonia (+2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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