Australia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Australia

The Australian market for household and sanitary articles of paper was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Australia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nauru (X tons), more than tenfold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nauru (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for household and sanitary articles of paper exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Samoa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Caledonia (X% per year) and Samoa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nauru ($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 New Caledonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper imported into Australia surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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