Australia and Oceania: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of silk shawls and scarves increased by 116% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a notable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) was the largest exporter of silk shawls and scarves, committing 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), achieving a 15% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the silk shawls and scarves exports, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -27.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +19.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 79% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+26.6%).

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of silk shawls and scarves increased by 5.2% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) was the major importer of silk shawls and scarves, mixing up 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X units) and New Zealand (X units), together achieving a 23% share of total imports. Guam (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -6.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+29.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012-2022. Guam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, New Zealand (-9.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Fiji (+15 p.p.) and Guam (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-4.3 p.p.) and Australia (-7.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported silk shawls and scarves in Australia and Oceania, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Guam, with an 8% share.

In Australia, silk shawl and scarf imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+0.0% per year) and Guam (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silk shawl and scarf import price increased by +124.4% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guam ($X per unit), while Fiji ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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