Australia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Australia

In 2021, the Australian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Australia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Australia; with a decrease of -26.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Australia, together accounting for 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, the United States, the Philippines, Singapore, Jordan, South Korea, the UK, China, Papua New Guinea and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Australia, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand stood at -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+5.5% per year) and Malaysia (+17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Australia

In 2021, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 265% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Australia, together accounting for 16% of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Portugal, China, Finland, France and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) were the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Australia, together comprising 21% of total imports. Germany, Portugal, Indonesia, France, Finland and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +3.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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