Australia and Oceania: Tissue Paper Market 2024

Tissue Paper Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The tissue paper market in Australia and Oceania stood at $X in 2022, surging by 4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tissue Paper Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, tissue paper production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Tissue Paper Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper decreased by -20.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 324%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 163% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the main exporter of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), committing a 14% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper exports, with a CAGR of -9.5% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+7.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -7.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest tissue paper supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand stood at -9.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 50%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-0.1%).

Tissue Paper Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper were imported in Australia and Oceania; growing by 16% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tissue paper imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 9.5% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper. At the same time, Fiji (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2022. New Zealand and New Caledonia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 3.1% share.

In Australia, tissue paper 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 (+2.9% per year) and Fiji (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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