Australia: Recovered Paper Market 2024

Recovered Paper Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian recovered paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Recovered paper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in Australia

In value terms, recovered paper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Recovered paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Australia

Recovered paper exports from Australia fell slightly to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for recovered paper exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered paper exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), threefold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered paper exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate 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, recovered paper export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of recovered paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, recovered paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main recovered paper supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and New Caledonia (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and New Caledonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average recovered paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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