Australia: Calendering Cylinder Market 2025

Calendering Cylinder Market Size in Australia

The Australian calendering cylinder market rose modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calendering Cylinder Production in Australia

In value terms, calendering cylinder production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35%. Calendering cylinder production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Calendering Cylinder Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cylinders for calendering, when their volume increased by 366% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calendering cylinder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for calendering cylinder exports from Australia, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, calendering cylinder exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. Papua New Guinea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +70.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+15.2% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cylinders for calendering exports from Australia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +42.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+7.7% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calendering cylinder export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($X per unit) and New Caledonia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) and Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calendering Cylinder Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, overseas purchases of cylinders for calendering decreased by -11.9% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 324%. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calendering cylinder imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 201%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Italy (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of calendering cylinder imports to Australia, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +83.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest calendering cylinder suppliers to Australia, together comprising 86% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +67.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calendering cylinder import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 36%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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