Australia - Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Packing Articles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic Box Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plastic Box Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Plastic Box Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Plastic Box Imports in Australia
  4. Plastic Box Exports in Australia

Plastic Box Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023

The average plastic box import price stood at $2,754 per ton in July 2023, shrinking by -14.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 26% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,828 per ton. From September 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,423 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,811 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Box Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average plastic box export price stood at $4,233 per ton in 2022, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,494 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($4,233 per ton) and Thailand ($4,233 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($4,233 per ton) and Malaysia ($4,233 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Box Imports in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles, when their volume decreased by -2.7% to 42K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year.

In value terms, plastic box imports rose sharply to $179M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plastic Box in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China74.786.911011515.5%
Malaysia8.28.29.510.58.6%
Germany2.41.31.98.049.4%
New Zealand5.23.26.26.78.8%
United States3.96.04.75.814.1%
Thailand5.54.65.65.4-0.6%
Denmark2.22.13.74.022.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)4.65.14.63.0-13.3%
Others22.319.720.321.1-1.8%
Total12913716617911.5%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Box to Australia in 2022:

  1. China (28.7K tons)
  2. Malaysia (3.0K tons)
  3. New Zealand (1.8K tons)
  4. Germany (1.3K tons)
  5. Thailand (1.3K tons)
  6. United States (0.8K tons)
  7. Denmark (0.7K tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.6K tons)

Plastic Box Exports in Australia

Plastic box exports from Australia expanded significantly to 3.4K tons in 2022, growing by 7.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic box exports rose markedly to $15M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Plastic Box in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand2,5882,2314,1476,30834.6%
United States2,4871,5641,6931,337-18.7%
Thailand7938809971,14413.0%
Indonesia24928.065.876845.6%
Poland0.11.40.15131624.7%
Netherlands4427177075044.5%
Fiji15524814849347.1%
Hong Kong SAR1,9881,8741,488455-38.8%
China456682240364-7.2%
Singapore290156163247-5.2%
Canada402521109222-18.0%
Japan440114178101-38.8%
Others2,3042,4253,2282,059-3.7%
Total12,59511,44213,16414,5164.8%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Box from Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (1490.2 tons)
  2. United States (315.9 tons)
  3. Thailand (270.3 tons)
  4. Indonesia (181.4 tons)
  5. Poland (121.3 tons)
  6. Netherlands (119.1 tons)
  7. Fiji (116.5 tons)
  8. Hong Kong SAR (107.5 tons)
  9. China (86.0 tons)
  10. Singapore (58.5 tons)
  11. Canada (52.5 tons)
  12. Japan (23.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic box 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:

  • Prodcom 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods

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

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    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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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