Australia and Oceania: Mobile Phone Market 2025

Mobile Phone Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The mobile phone market in Australia and Oceania was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Mobile Phone Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, mobile phone production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X units of mobile phones were exported in Australia and Oceania; dropping by -17.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mobile phone exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X units) represented the main exporter of mobile phones, comprising 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), mixing up a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mobile phone exports from Australia stood at -4.8%. At the same time, New Zealand (+4.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-15.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest mobile phone supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +7.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+13.3%).

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mobile phones increased by 13% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia was the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which amounted to 63% of total imports. New Zealand (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Papua New Guinea (X units). All these countries together held approx. 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mobile phone imports into Australia stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+30.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +30.0% from 2012-2022. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Papua New Guinea (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-16.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mobile phones in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +1.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+5.5% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+35.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 Australia ($X per unit), while Papua New Guinea ($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 (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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