Australia and Oceania: Safety Headgear Market 2025

Safety Headgear Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After two years of decline, the safety headgear market in Australia and Oceania increased by 25% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Safety Headgear Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, safety headgear production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 125%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Safety Headgear Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of safety headgear exported in Australia and Oceania fell to X units, dropping by -6.1% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 32%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety headgear exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +71.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of safety headgear, namely New Zealand and Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of -2.5%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest safety headgear supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, safety headgear exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 76% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.2%).

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of safety headgear decreased by -2.8% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, safety headgear imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X units) represented the main importer of safety headgear, creating 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), generating a 20% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Zealand (+8.5%) 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 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +6.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported safety headgear in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

In Australia, safety headgear imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+9.4% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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