New Zealand: Adhesive Bandage Market 2025

Adhesive Bandage Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand adhesive bandage market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +121.8% against 2012 indices. Adhesive bandage consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Adhesive Bandage Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of adhesive bandages were exported from New Zealand; waning by -52% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, adhesive bandage exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 180%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of adhesive bandage exports from New Zealand, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +101.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for adhesive bandage exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising 86% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +87.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 adhesive bandage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cook Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niue ($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 South Africa (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Adhesive Bandage Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of adhesive bandages were imported into New Zealand; rising by 16% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, adhesive bandage imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of adhesive bandage imports to New Zealand, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Australia, Germany, the UK, Spain, Thailand, Hungary and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest adhesive bandage suppliers to New Zealand were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 51% of total imports. Australia, Germany, the UK, Spain, Thailand, Hungary and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average adhesive bandage import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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