Australia: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Australia

In 2022, the Australian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Australia

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Australia

Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Australia declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Australia, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Africa, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, the United Arab Emirates, Papua New Guinea and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bangladesh, the Philippines, South Africa, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Korea, Fiji and Papua New Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Fiji, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imported into Australia reduced slightly to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the United States, South Korea, Indonesia, Chile, Sweden, Malaysia, Vietnam, Italy and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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