Australia: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Australia

The Australian graphic papers market declined modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Production in Australia

In value terms, graphic papers production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic papers decreased by -5.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Australia, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to +7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+5.2% per year) and Turkey (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from Australia, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+5.5% per year) and Turkey (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphic papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, graphic papers imports into Australia declined to X tons, falling by -9.1% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Australia, with a combined 34% share of total imports. The United States, Austria, South Korea, Canada, the UK, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Japan and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest graphic papers suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 34% of total imports. South Korea, the United States, Austria, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, Japan and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +5.3%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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