Australia: Travelling Wool Rug Market 2025

Travelling Wool Rug Market Size in Australia

The Australian travelling wool rug market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a pronounced increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Travelling Wool Rug Production in Australia

In value terms, travelling wool rug production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Travelling Wool Rug Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of blankets and travelling rugs of wool were exported from Australia; dropping by -18.9% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 561% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, travelling wool rug exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 409% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units), Papua New Guinea (X units) and New Zealand (X units) were the main destinations of travelling wool rug exports from Australia, together accounting for 66% of total exports. South Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UK and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +116.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for travelling wool rug exported from Australia were China ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together comprising 60% of total exports. South Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UK and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +78.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average travelling wool rug export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Singapore ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) and Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Travelling Wool Rug Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of blankets and travelling rugs of wool increased by 73% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, travelling wool rug imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 77%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of travelling wool rug imports to Australia, together accounting for 58% of total imports. France, India, New Zealand and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +57.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest travelling wool rug suppliers to Australia were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports. France, India, New Zealand and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +51.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average travelling wool rug import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -38.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) and New Zealand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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