Australia and Oceania: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The paperboard case material market in Australia and Oceania shrank slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, paperboard case material production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of paperboard case materials increased by 4.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 7.8%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of -1.3%).

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

Australia, with a CAGR of +0.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.7%).

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of paperboard case materials imported in Australia and Oceania declined to X tons, shrinking by -9.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 58% of total imports. Australia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 27% share, followed by Fiji (9.9%) and Papua New Guinea (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paperboard case material imports into New Zealand stood at +2.3%. At the same time, Fiji (+17.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+15 p.p.) and Fiji (+8.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -22.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material importing markets in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X), together accounting for 96% of total imports.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +20.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Fiji ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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