New Zealand: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in New Zealand

The New Zealand market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from New Zealand

For the third consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which decreased by -23% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 134%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Samoa (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from New Zealand, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Cook Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Fiji lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vanuatu (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Samoa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from New Zealand, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Samoa totaled -10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (0.0% per year) and Australia (-25.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Vanuatu ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 New Caledonia (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into New Zealand

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 29% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to New Zealand, with a combined 83% share of total imports. China, Brazil, Sweden, Austria, Indonesia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to New Zealand, together accounting for 80% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Austria, Brazil, Sweden, the United States and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +39.9%, recorded 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 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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