Australia and Oceania: Plastic Container Market 2024

Plastic Container Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After three years of growth, the plastic container market in Australia and Oceania decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Plastic Container Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, plastic container production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Plastic Container Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic containers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic container exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the largest exporter of plastic containers in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of X%).

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

Among the main exporting countries, Australia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Plastic Container Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Plastic container imports dropped to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic container imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the largest importer of plastic containers, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (X%), Fiji (X%) and New Zealand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Papua New Guinea (X p.p.), Fiji (X p.p.) and New Zealand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic containers in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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