Australia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Australia

The Australian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Australia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -42.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Australia, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt stood at +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-3.4% per year) and the United States (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), New Zealand ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports. Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, China, South Korea, Thailand, Pakistan and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +27.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Australia

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 83%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Australia, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +108.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Australia were Italy ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +88.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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