Australia: Corrugated Paper Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Australia

The Australian corrugated paper market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 98% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, the amount of corrugated paper and paperboard exported from Australia rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 6.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,894% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 729% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper exports from Australia, together comprising 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +512.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest markets for corrugated paper exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Malaysia and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +45.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average corrugated paper export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -37.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 317%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 Malaysia (+79.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, purchases abroad of corrugated paper and paperboard increased by 80% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of corrugated paper to Australia, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +84.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.2% per year) and Singapore (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of corrugated paper and paperboard to Australia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +158.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.3% per year) and Sweden (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, corrugated paper import price decreased by -13.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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