Australia and Oceania: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Australia and Oceania increased by 21% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,501%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported in Australia and Oceania contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by -30.1% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 814%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 994% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia was the major exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Australia stood at -5.2%. New Zealand (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -12.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.3%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the key importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², committing 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 16% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imports, with a CAGR of -6.8% from 2012 to 2021. Papua New Guinea (-21.5%) and New Zealand (-27.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+46 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Papua New Guinea (-2.6 p.p.) and New Zealand (-43.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Australia and Oceania, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled +2.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-22.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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