Australia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Australia

The Australian printing and writing paper market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Australia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 124% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Australia; with a decrease of -7.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Australia, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at -2.6%. 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Australia, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand amounted to -5.6%. 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

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Greece (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported into Australia shrank to X tons, waning by -7.2% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Australia, together comprising 38% of total imports. The United States, South Korea, the UK, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Indonesia, Canada and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Australia were China ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 38% share of total imports. The United States, South Korea, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Sweden, Indonesia, Thailand and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +1.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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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