Australia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Australia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Australian paper and paperboard market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Australia

In value terms, paper and paperboard production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Australia

For the third consecutive year, Australia recorded decline in overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Africa, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates 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 exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for X% 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 rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard into Australia shrank to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the United States, South Korea, Indonesia, Austria, Chile, Sweden, Malaysia, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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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