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Australia - Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia - 2023

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $1,535 per ton, which is down by -12.4% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated slight growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, paper industry finishing agents import price decreased by -12.4% against June 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 54% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,009 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($2,536 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($998 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 South Korea (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $1,814 per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 121%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,509 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to -0.9% per year.

Imports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by -5.2% to 9.1K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6%.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports rose to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	2.6	2.7	3.1	3.1	6.0%
China	2.2	2.0	2.5	2.5	4.4%
United States	0.9	1.6	1.6	1.6	21.1%
Indonesia	0.1	0.2	0.9	0.9	108.0%
Austria	1.0	0.9	0.8	0.9	-3.5%
Germany	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	4.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	11.9%
New Zealand	0.9	0.5	0.2	0.5	-17.8%
Others	1.3	1.1	1.5	1.4	2.5%
Total	10.4	10.5	12.3	12.6	6.6%

Top Suppliers of Paper Industry Finishing Agents to Australia in 2022:

South Korea (3.1K tons)
China (1.3K tons)
Germany (0.9K tons)
Indonesia (0.8K tons)
United States (0.8K tons)
New Zealand (0.7K tons)
Austria (0.6K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (0.4K tons)

Exports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by -48.6% to 276 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 164% against the previous year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports reduced sharply to $501K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 159% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
New Zealand	388	963	931	501	8.9%
Others	0.3	42.7	58.7	N/A	1298.8%
Total	389	1,005	989	501	8.8%

Top Export Markets for Paper Industry Finishing Agents from Australia in 2022:

New Zealand (276.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper industry finishing agents 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 20595580 - Finishing agents, etc., used in the paper industry

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Australia

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
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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
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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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
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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