Australia and Oceania: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The chemical wood pulp market in Australia and Oceania reduced to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp were exported in Australia and Oceania; with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, New Zealand (X tons) represented the major exporter of chemical wood pulp in Australia and Oceania, making up X% of total export.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) also remains the largest chemical wood pulp supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to X% per year.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, New Zealand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. 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 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In Australia, chemical wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform