Australia and Oceania: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms in Australia and Oceania increased by 13% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 6.1% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of +9.8% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-12.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+28 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -27.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

In Australia, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.6%).

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -34.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 58%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 97% of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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