Australia and Oceania: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Australia and Oceania

After three years of decline, the market for coated printing and writing papers in Australia and Oceania increased by 48% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported in Australia and Oceania; which is down by -93% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,620% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 494% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of coated printing and writing papers, making up 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together creating a 20% share of total exports.

Exports from Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -13.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Fiji (+24.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +24.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-37.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+56 p.p.) and Fiji (+5.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -62.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In Australia, coated printing and writing paper exports decreased by an average annual rate of -16.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-29.8% per year) and Fiji (+18.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 113% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to coated printing and writing paper imports into Australia stood at -9.9%. New Zealand (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (-2.2 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

In Australia, coated printing and writing paper imports plunged by an average annual rate of -9.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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