New Zealand: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in New Zealand

The New Zealand market for uncoated wood free 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 deep setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Samoa (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from New Zealand, with a combined 52% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +111,678.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Samoa ($X), New Caledonia ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from New Zealand worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vanuatu, Austria, Solomon Islands, Australia, Japan, French Polynesia and Cook Islands, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +8,341.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by +15.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vanuatu ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Fiji (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to New Zealand, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Germany, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Russia, Brazil and the United States, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +223.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. Germany, Finland, Thailand, Sweden, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +176.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 3.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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