New Zealand - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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New Zealand - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Plastic Container Price in New Zealand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plastic Container Price in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022
  2. Plastic Container Price in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022
  3. Plastic Container Imports in New Zealand
  4. Plastic Container Exports in New Zealand

Plastic Container Price in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average plastic container import price amounted to $5,370 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($5,504 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($1,858 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Container Price in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average plastic container export price stood at $4,700 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,044 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Australia ($4,714 per ton) and the United States ($4,714 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($4,291 per ton) and China ($4,714 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 Fiji (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Container Imports in New Zealand

In 2022, imports of plastic containers into New Zealand shrank to 8.5K tons, reducing by -2.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.7K tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic container imports declined modestly to $45M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $46M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Plastic Container in New Zealand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China13.913.618.917.98.8%
Australia9.78.810.49.90.7%
Thailand1.71.93.13.020.8%
United States3.02.21.72.2-9.8%
India0.81.02.22.137.9%
Malaysia0.70.81.51.426.0%
Papua New Guinea0.81.91.11.214.5%
Netherlands1.00.41.11.13.2%
Italy1.01.60.71.00.0%
Chile0.80.70.50.6-9.1%
United Arab EmiratesN/A0.10.40.373.2%
Others4.03.84.64.86.3%
Total37.537.046.245.56.7%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Container to New Zealand in 2022:

  1. China (3249.0 tons)
  2. Australia (1796.8 tons)
  3. Thailand (538.4 tons)
  4. United States (426.6 tons)
  5. India (383.9 tons)
  6. Malaysia (256.3 tons)
  7. Papua New Guinea (229.3 tons)
  8. Italy (199.3 tons)
  9. Netherlands (191.8 tons)
  10. United Arab Emirates (181.5 tons)
  11. Chile (123.7 tons)

Plastic Container Exports in New Zealand

In 2022, approx. 3.7K tons of plastic containers were exported from New Zealand; declining by -45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 6.8K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic container exports shrank remarkably to $18M in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $31M, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Export of Plastic Container in New Zealand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Australia21.119.122.912.6-15.8%
Germany1.21.12.31.32.7%
China0.61.31.71.018.6%
Fiji1.00.91.71.00.0%
United States0.30.50.70.410.1%
Malaysia1.20.4N/A0.3-37.0%
Others1.01.02.11.13.2%
Total26.524.431.517.5-12.9%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Container from New Zealand in 2022:

  1. Australia (2682.2 tons)
  2. Germany (265.4 tons)
  3. China (203.9 tons)
  4. Fiji (202.0 tons)
  5. United States (82.9 tons)
  6. Malaysia (68.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic container market in New Zealand. 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 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)

Country coverage:

  • New Zealand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
  • 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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