Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Australia and New Zealand experienced volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Overall market size remained relatively stable, starting at 445.2 thousand tons in 2018 and ending at 445.7 thousand tons in 2023, after reaching a peak of 451.9 thousand tons in 2022.

A notable contraction occurred in 2019 when market volume fell to 409.2 thousand tons, but this was followed by a recovery to 444.2 thousand tons in 2020. The market dipped again in 2021 before expanding to its highest point in 2022. The slight decline in 2023 suggests a period of stabilization.

Domestic production showed a gradual upward trend over the same period, increasing from 295 thousand tons in 2018 to 315 thousand tons in 2023. This growth in output contributed to the market's resilience despite the fluctuations in overall volume.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand produced 304.0 thousand tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 294.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2020 at 304.0 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 0.3% drop, and the largest increase was in 2020 with a 3.4% rise.

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

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9.8 times. In 2021, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Australia and New Zealand reached 7.5 thousand tons, marking a 46.8% decrease compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 21.3 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 876.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the principal destinations for exports in kind were India, accounting for 26.1% of exports, China with 14.7%, and Nauru with 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 52.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated threefold between the low in 2021 and the high in 2019. In 2021, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Australia and New Zealand reached 6.2 million US dollars, representing a sharp 40.1% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 163.9% and the largest decline in 2020 at 44.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was scattered. India accounted for 18.2% of exports, China for 11.2%, and Thailand for 2.0%, together making up just 31.4% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets stood at 121.6 thousand tons, down by 21.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 20.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 154.3 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, China and Indonesia were the dominant suppliers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Australia and New Zealand, together accounting for 88.4% of total imports in kind, while other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Australia and New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 175.5 million US dollars, constituting a moderate 9.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 21.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in value terms was primarily shaped by China and Indonesia, which together accounted for 86.4% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

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