Australia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when its value increased by 25% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 50%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Australia

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Australia fell to X tons in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (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 sheets from Australia, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+46.2% per year) and Malaysia (+54.5% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Australia, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+34.2% per year) and Malaysia (+41.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 South Africa (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Australia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into Australia surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 84% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports 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 sheets surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (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 sheets to Australia, with a combined 3.8% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +76.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Australia, with a combined 4.4% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +81.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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