Australia and Oceania: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The office supply market in Australia and Oceania declined to $X in 2022, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Office Supply Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, office supply production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4,097,200% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Office Supply Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of office or school supplies of plastics exported in Australia and Oceania declined to X tons, dropping by -8.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of office or school supplies of plastics, comprising 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 19% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the office or school supplies of plastics exports, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -17.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest office supply supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.1%).

Office Supply Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Office supply imports declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -7.5% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the major importer of office or school supplies of plastics, committing 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - New Caledonia (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) - together made up 7.3% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to office supply imports into Australia stood at -8.5%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+11.2%) and Papua New Guinea (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-3.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+5.8 p.p.), New Caledonia (+3.7 p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -11.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported office or school supplies of plastics in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-3.8% per year) and New Caledonia (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, office supply import price increased by +74.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in New Caledonia ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) and Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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