Australia: Net Fabric Market 2025

Net Fabric Market Size in Australia

The Australian net fabric market declined to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.5% against 2019 indices. Net fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Net Fabric Production in Australia

In value terms, net fabric production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Net fabric production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Net Fabric Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tulles and other net fabrics were exported from Australia; growing by 148% on the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 730%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, net fabric exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 454%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X kg), the UK (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of net fabric exports from Australia, with a combined 97% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, which accounted for a further 2.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), New Zealand ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for net fabric exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +31.8%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average net fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($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 Fiji (+179.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Net Fabric Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tulles and other net fabrics were imported into Australia; jumping by 56% on 2021. In general, imports showed a pronounced increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, net fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of net fabric to Australia, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, net fabric imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +49.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.3% per year) and the UK (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tulles and other net fabrics to Australia, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +17.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.4% per year) and the UK (-5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average net fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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