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Australia: Natural Cork Market 2025

Natural Cork Market Size in Australia

The Australian natural cork market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -92.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption faced a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Cork Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, exports of natural cork debacked or roughly squared from Australia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 151% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,022% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural cork exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 618% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for natural cork exports from Australia, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X kg), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at +19.3%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural cork debacked or roughly squared exports from Australia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand stood at +19.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural cork export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 65%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Natural Cork Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of natural cork debacked or roughly squared, when their volume decreased by -34% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 15,897% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, natural cork imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 1,276% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest natural cork supplier to Australia, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, natural cork imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled +41.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+2.6% per year) and the United States (+140.1% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural cork debacked or roughly squared to Australia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to +24.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+3.0% per year) and the United States (+157.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural cork import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 861% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for natural cork debacked or roughly squared in the world?

Portugal constituted the country with the largest volume of natural cork consumption, accounting for 78% of total volume. Moreover, natural cork consumption in Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Slovakia, sevenfold. Italy ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 1.8% share.

What are the largest producers of natural cork debacked or roughly squared in the world?

The country with the largest volume of natural cork production was Portugal, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, natural cork production in Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, fourfold.

What are the leading suppliers of natural cork debacked or roughly squared to Australia?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of natural cork to Australia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 25% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of natural cork debacked or roughly squared from Australia?

In value terms, New Zealand remains the key foreign market for natural cork exports from Australia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 3.6% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for natural cork debacked or roughly squared in Australia?

The average natural cork export price stood at $12,626 per ton in 2021, surging by 123% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for natural cork debacked or roughly squared in Australia?

The average natural cork import price stood at $8,032 per ton in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural cork market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16292150 - Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, in rectangular or square blocks, plates, sheets or strips

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024