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Fibreboard market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market in Australia and New Zealand experienced significant volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2023, starting at 1.1 million m³ before contracting sharply to 838 thousand m³ in 2020. A partial recovery followed in 2021, but volume dipped again in 2022 and saw a modest rise to 964 thousand m³ by 2023. In value terms, the market's trajectory differed, falling to a low of $309.9 million in 2020 but then climbing to $413.3 million in 2022 even as physical volume declined, indicating a shift toward higher-value products.

The market's value growth in 2022 coincided with a global increase in demand for sustainable building materials driven by environmental initiatives and greater regulatory and consumer scrutiny of indoor air quality, particularly regarding formaldehyde emissions. These trends spurred demand for higher-specification, low-emission fibreboard products, which command higher prices, explaining the rise in total market value despite a slight contraction in volume.

By 2023, the market value adjusted to $399.4 million while volume stabilized, reflecting the ongoing influence of environmental standards and construction activity in the region, with the market maintaining a level above the lows seen earlier in the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fibreboard in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of fibreboard, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of contraction, fibreboard production in Australia and New Zealand saw an increase. In 2021, production reached 1 328 K m³, marking a 9.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, overall production declined by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 211 K m³, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(9.3%)	9.6%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, fibreboard production in Australia and New Zealand experienced growth. In 2021, the output was valued at 450.9 M $ US, representing a 19.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 22%, translating to an annualized rate of 8.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 377.4 M $ US, with the largest decline of 24.7% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.4%)	(24.7%)	19.5%	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K m³

Cross-border shipments of fibreboard from Australia and New Zealand increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 587.7 K m³, reflecting a 3.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	5.2%	3.0%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Vietnam, and China were the primary destinations for fibreboard exports from Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 67.1% of total exports in volume. Japan led with 46.8%, followed by Vietnam at 10.2%, and China at 10.1%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, fibreboard exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, exports were valued at 199.6 M $ US, showing a strong year-over-year gain of 12.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 177.7 M $ US, with the largest decline of 12.6% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(12.6%)	12.3%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, the United States, and Vietnam were the main buyers of fibreboard from Australia and New Zealand in value terms, jointly accounting for 70.0% of total exports. Japan dominated with 51.3%, while the United States contributed 9.5% and Vietnam 9.2%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K m³

Following two years of decline, fibreboard imports into Australia and New Zealand increased. In 2021, imports totaled 197.2 K m³, equivalent to an 11.7% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 197.2 K m³, while the largest decline of 19.6% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.6%)	(11.1%)	11.7%	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Malaysia, and Belgium were consistently the main sources for fibreboard imports into Australia and New Zealand, together accounting for 65.3% of total import volume. China led with 39.7%, followed by Malaysia at 13.0%, and Belgium at 12.5%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, fibreboard imports into Australia and New Zealand saw an uptick. In 2021, imports reached 131.6 M $ US, indicating a significant 19.4% increase over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 110.2 M $ US, while the largest decline of 15.5% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(4.8%)	19.4%	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—China, Belgium, and Malaysia—collectively absorbed 66.6% of the total import value of fibreboard into Australia and New Zealand.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io