New Zealand: Injection-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand injection-moulding machine market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Injection-Moulding Machine Production in New Zealand

In value terms, injection-moulding machine production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Injection-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics decreased by -23.1% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,900% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,263%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units), the United States (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of injection-moulding machine exports from New Zealand, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports from New Zealand, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia stood at +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.4% per year) and South Africa (-35.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average injection-moulding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 913% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+79.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Injection-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics imported into New Zealand amounted to X units, picking up by 12% on 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +84.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +140.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), China (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of injection-moulding machine imports to New Zealand, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +57.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest injection-moulding machine suppliers to New Zealand, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +149.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 injection-moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Australia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+58.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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