Australia: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Australia

The Australian sack kraft paper market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Australia

In value terms, sack kraft paper production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 47%. Sack kraft paper production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Australia

Sack kraft paper exports from Australia rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 5.7% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +78.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from Australia, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+13.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from Australia, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-0.7% per year) and Mexico (+16.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sack kraft paper export price increased by +73.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Australia

For the third year in a row, Australia recorded growth in purchases abroad of sack kraft paper, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Australia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, sack kraft paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+18.5% per year) and Austria (-13.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Australia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +38.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+22.6% per year) and Austria (-13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price reached 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform