Australia and Oceania: Prepared Birds Skin Market 2025

Prepared Birds Skin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The prepared birds skin market in Australia and Oceania expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Birds Skin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, prepared birds skin production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Birds Skin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X kg of prepared skins of birds were exported in Australia and Oceania; which is down by -34.7% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 635%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared birds skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 998%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X kg), distantly followed by New Zealand (X kg) represented the main exporters of prepared skins of birds, together committing 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +31.5%).

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

In Australia, prepared birds skin exports declined by an average annual rate of -6.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 116% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.6%).

Prepared Birds Skin Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of prepared skins of birds increased by 56% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared birds skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +63.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 7.3% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -12.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+78.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +78.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+4.9 p.p.) and Fiji (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared skins of birds in Australia and Oceania, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports.

In Australia, prepared birds skin imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-6.1% per year) and Fiji (+56.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -17.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 207% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+17.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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