Australia - Plastic Stoppers, Caps and Closures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Australia - Plastic Stoppers, Caps and Closures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Plastic Closure Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

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

Plastic Closure Price in Australia (CIF) - 2023

The average plastic closure import price stood at $5,091 per ton in August 2023, surging by 10% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $6,214 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,530 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,469 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Closure Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average plastic closure export price amounted to $6,612 per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Africa ($6,612 per ton) and the United States ($6,612 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($6,612 per ton) and China ($6,612 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 New Zealand (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Closure Imports in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of plastic stoppers, caps and closures, when their volume decreased by -7.1% to 32K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 7.4%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 34K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, plastic closure imports expanded notably to $181M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Plastic Closure in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China52.660.573.484.317.0%
United States13.913.215.416.25.2%
Germany8.38.812.313.216.7%
Thailand10.613.612.112.45.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.76.87.76.75.5%
Spain1.01.93.96.687.6%
United Kingdom4.65.94.95.98.7%
Malaysia4.35.06.35.810.5%
New Zealand5.66.56.35.81.2%
Italy3.03.73.04.413.6%
Others18.620.120.819.51.6%
Total12814616618112.2%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Closure to Australia in 2022:

  1. China (16.5K tons)
  2. Thailand (2.3K tons)
  3. Germany (1.8K tons)
  4. United States (1.7K tons)
  5. Malaysia (1.6K tons)
  6. Spain (1.1K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.0K tons)
  8. New Zealand (1.0K tons)
  9. Italy (0.9K tons)
  10. United Kingdom (0.8K tons)

Plastic Closure Exports in Australia

In 2022, plastic closure exports from Australia fell significantly to 3.6K tons, waning by -17.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 4.4K tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic closure exports contracted to $24M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $26M, and then shrank in the following year.

Export of Plastic Closure in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand9.17.410.68.2-3.4%
United States0.50.63.75.1116.9%
South Africa3.13.14.43.76.1%
Papua New Guinea0.50.61.01.026.0%
SwitzerlandN/AN/AN/A0.90%
Thailand0.90.90.50.7-8.0%
Malaysia0.60.60.80.60.0%
China0.50.30.70.50.0%
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A0.40%
Fiji0.40.30.40.40.0%
Philippines0.50.50.20.2-26.3%
Chile0.60.20.60.2-30.7%
Russia1.81.20.3N/A-59.2%
Others1.81.82.92.15.3%
Total20.117.526.124.06.1%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Closure from Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (1238.2 tons)
  2. United States (778.1 tons)
  3. South Africa (561.1 tons)
  4. Papua New Guinea (145.0 tons)
  5. Switzerland (135.7 tons)
  6. Thailand (107.1 tons)
  7. Malaysia (83.6 tons)
  8. China (79.6 tons)
  9. Fiji (66.7 tons)
  10. Turkey (57.1 tons)
  11. Chile (36.9 tons)
  12. Philippines (33.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic closure 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 22221920 - Plastic caps and capsules for bottles
  • Prodcom 22221930 - Plastic stoppers, lids, caps and other closures (excluding for bottles)

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

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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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