Australia and Oceania: Asphalted Paper Market 2025

Asphalted Paper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the asphalted paper market in Australia and Oceania, when its value decreased by -29.5% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Asphalted Paper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, asphalted paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 43% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Asphalted Paper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard exported in Australia and Oceania declined markedly to X tons, waning by -27.2% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 768%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalted paper exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 580% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard, creating 57% of total exports. New Zealand (X tons) held a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Fiji (18%). Guam (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +23.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+11.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, New Zealand (-15.8%) and Guam (-20.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia, Fiji and Guam increased by +52, +14 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest asphalted paper supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Fiji ($X), Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Fiji, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 174%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 Fiji ($X per ton), while Guam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guam (+18.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Asphalted Paper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Asphalted paper imports contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, falling by -40.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalted paper imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) represented roughly 66% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Micronesia (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and Samoa (X tons), together mixing up a 29% share of total imports. Cook Islands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Micronesia (with a CAGR of +58.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest asphalted paper importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and Micronesia ($X), together accounting for 79% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Micronesia, with a CAGR of +77.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asphalted paper import price increased by +42.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 39%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Micronesia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Micronesia (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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