Australia and Oceania: Wrapping Papers Market 2025

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The wrapping papers market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, wrapping papers production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were exported in Australia and Oceania; shrinking by -2.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of -3.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest wrapping papers supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at -2.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +0.6% per year.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Wrapping papers imports reduced modestly to X tons in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 64% of total imports. New Zealand (X tons) took a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Papua New Guinea (6.8%). Fiji (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wrapping papers imports into Australia stood at -4.6%. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+22.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +22.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-2.4%) and Fiji (-19.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Papua New Guinea (+6.1 p.p.) and New Zealand (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Australia (-2.2 p.p.) and Fiji (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Australia and Oceania, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 6.4% share.

In Australia, wrapping papers imports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-0.5% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+24.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) and Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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