Australia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Australia

In 2022, the Australian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a measured increase. Consumption of 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

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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, saw a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Australia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Papua New Guinea and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Australia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked 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 soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion 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 2020 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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