Australia: Composite Paperboard Market 2025

Composite Paperboard Market Size in Australia

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Australian composite paperboard market, when its value decreased by -6.8% to $X. In general, consumption saw resilient growth. Composite paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Composite Paperboard Production in Australia

In value terms, composite paperboard production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 69%. Composite paperboard production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Composite Paperboard Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of composite paper and paperboard decreased by -94.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,288% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, composite paperboard exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 531% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for composite paperboard exports from Australia, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, composite paperboard exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand totaled -25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-34.2% per year) and Fiji (+41.6% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for composite paper and paperboard exports from Australia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand amounted to -22.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+13.1% per year) and India (-39.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average composite paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+42.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Composite Paperboard Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of composite paper and paperboard decreased by -19.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, composite paperboard imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of composite paperboard imports to Australia, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Germany, the United States, China and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +46.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest composite paperboard suppliers to Australia were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. New Zealand, Germany, China and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 composite paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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