Australia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Australia

The Australian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -14.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Australia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 349%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Australia

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 189% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Australia, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. Papua New Guinea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +76.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-10.2% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +47.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -64.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 117%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Thailand (+1,018.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported into Australia; falling by -41.1% compared with the previous year. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Australia, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Austria, the United States and China, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Australia were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. Finland, Austria, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +4.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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