Australia: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in Australia

The Australian fiberboard market totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Fiberboard consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fiberboard Production in Australia

In value terms, fiberboard production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), Papua New Guinea (X cubic meters) and New Zealand (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest markets for fiberboard exported from Australia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fiberboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Australia

Fiberboard imports into Australia dropped to X cubic meters in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for New Zealand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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