Australia and Oceania: Glass Container Market Overview 2020

Glass Container Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The glass container market in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Glass Container Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, glass container production expanded sharply to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in Australia and Oceania

Australia (X units) remains the largest glass container producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, glass container production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Papua New Guinea (X units), sixfold.

In Australia, glass container production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Papua New Guinea (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Glass Container Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, glass container exports in Australia and Oceania fell sharply to X units, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X units in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass container exports shrank significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in New Zealand.

In value terms, the largest glass container supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

New Zealand recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The glass container export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand stood at $X per unit.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia.

Glass Container Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2019, purchases abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, glass container imports fell to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia was the largest importer of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Papua New Guinea (X units) and Fiji (X units) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Fiji, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Fiji saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The glass container import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Fiji ($X per unit) and Papua New Guinea ($X per unit), while Australia ($X per unit) and New Zealand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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Australia (3.2B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of glass container consumption, comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, glass container consumption in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, New Zealand (515M units), sixfold.

What are the largest producers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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The country with the largest volume of glass container production was Australia (3.1B units), comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, glass container production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Papua New Guinea (489M units), sixfold.

What are the leading exporters of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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In value terms, the largest glass container supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($4M) and Australia ($2.6M), together comprising 99% of total exports.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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In value terms, Australia ($149M), New Zealand ($78M) and Fiji ($4.8M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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The glass container export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $0.8 per unit in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Australia and Oceania?

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In 2019, the glass container import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $0.8 per unit, declining by -11.4% against the previous year.