Australia and Oceania: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed measured growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Australia and Oceania

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Fiji (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by New Zealand (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Fiji ($X) and New Zealand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Fiji, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

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

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Australia and Oceania contracted modestly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates papers structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Fiji (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by New Zealand (X%). Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, New Zealand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Fiji (X p.p.) and New Zealand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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