New Zealand: Graphic Papers Market 2025

Graphic Papers Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand graphic papers market increased by 4.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Graphic papers consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in New Zealand

In value terms, graphic papers production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic papers increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 91%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Samoa (X tons) were the main destinations of graphic papers exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 58% of total exports. Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Fiji, Solomon Islands and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Solomon Islands (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic papers exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Samoa ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. Solomon Islands, Fiji, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Solomon Islands, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 139%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Solomon Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Thailand (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, graphic papers imports into New Zealand contracted to X tons, falling by -9.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. 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, graphic papers imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic papers supplier to New Zealand, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, graphic papers imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-6.5% per year) and South Korea (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic papers suppliers to New Zealand, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw 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 graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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