New Zealand: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in New Zealand

The New Zealand market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 112% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), twofold. New Caledonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled -16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-21.6% per year) and New Caledonia (-20.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Samoa ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by French Polynesia, Fiji, the Philippines, Vanuatu, China and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Vanuatu, with a CAGR of -2.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Thailand (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to New Zealand, together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, Japan, Norway, Germany, Brazil, the UK, Italy and Canada, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +122.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Australia ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to New Zealand, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, China, Japan, Germany, Norway, Brazil, Italy, the UK and Canada, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +125.6%, 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 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :