Australia - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Packaging Materials Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Packaging Materials Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Packaging Materials Imports in Australia
  4. Packaging Materials Exports in Australia

Packaging Materials Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average packaging materials import price stood at $1,449 per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,560 per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($858 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average packaging materials export price stood at $685 per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($1,143 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($540 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 Indonesia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of packaging materials, when their volume decreased by -10.4% to 343K tons. In general, imports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3.5%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 383K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials imports expanded slightly to $497M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Packaging Materials in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand47.043.474.795.926.8%
China48.469.978.270.513.4%
United States39.538.437.141.92.0%
Malaysia14.526.631.638.037.9%
Germany27.822.428.134.17.0%
Finland31.231.532.229.5-1.9%
Chile17.724.427.726.915.0%
Sweden25.328.023.421.9-4.7%
South Korea17.117.216.419.74.8%
Thailand7.25.24.56.2-4.9%
South Africa12.89.66.13.7-33.9%
United Arab Emirates5.67.56.00.8-47.7%
Others10088.91151082.6%
Total3944134814978.0%

Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (111.8K tons)
  2. China (38.7K tons)
  3. United States (29.0K tons)
  4. Chile (21.7K tons)
  5. Finland (20.8K tons)
  6. South Korea (20.2K tons)
  7. Germany (16.9K tons)
  8. Malaysia (16.2K tons)
  9. Sweden (14.9K tons)
  10. Thailand (4.5K tons)
  11. South Africa (3.9K tons)
  12. United Arab Emirates (1.0K tons)

Packaging Materials Exports in Australia

In 2022, the amount of packaging materials exported from Australia fell to 612K tons, shrinking by -8.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The smallest decline of less than 0.1% was in 2020.

In value terms, packaging materials exports declined slightly to $419M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $429M, and then declined in the following year.

Export of Packaging Materials in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand86.782.295.192.12.0%
China46.063.764.567.213.5%
United States96.873.076.766.5-11.8%
South Africa8.313.021.519.432.7%
Philippines16.710.317.216.70.0%
United Arab Emirates7.38.25.916.431.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)18.918.718.816.3-4.8%
Malaysia13.812.414.315.94.8%
Bangladesh15.88.113.913.8-4.4%
Indonesia6.71.62.712.523.1%
South Korea2.23.49.010.870.0%
Singapore10.811.912.110.6-0.6%
Fiji6.46.38.49.212.9%
Others57.156.669.351.6-3.3%
Total3943694294192.1%

Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (155.8K tons)
  2. China (123.5K tons)
  3. United States (77.3K tons)
  4. South Africa (31.0K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (30.1K tons)
  6. Philippines (23.5K tons)
  7. Malaysia (20.3K tons)
  8. Singapore (18.4K tons)
  9. Bangladesh (16.5K tons)
  10. Fiji (15.0K tons)
  11. United Arab Emirates (14.4K tons)
  12. South Korea (12.9K tons)
  13. Indonesia (12.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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