New Zealand: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in New Zealand

After six years of decline, the New Zealand paper knife market increased by 5.3% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper knives increased by 288% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from New Zealand, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Samoa (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tonga (X units), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Samoa (+32.3% per year) and Tonga (+35.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper knives exports from New Zealand, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Samoa ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Tonga, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Samoa (+27.3% per year) and Tonga (+21.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -36.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per unit) and Vanuatu ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per unit) and Australia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Caledonia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of paper knives imported into New Zealand totaled X units, increasing by 4.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 89%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of paper knife to New Zealand, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, paper knife imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), sixfold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.5% per year) and Spain (+38.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper knives to New Zealand, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.1% per year) and Spain (+20.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit 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 Australia ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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