Key Market Indicators
Export of paperboard from Australia is expected to reach 1.2 million metric tons by 2026, up from 1.1 million metric tons in 2021. This represents a 1.2% year-on-year growth rate. Since 1966, the country's supply has decreased by 0.8% annually. In 2021, Australia ranked 24th, with Vietnam taking the lead at 1.1 million metric tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland followed at numbers 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Australia's paperboard imports stayed at 1 metric ton in 2021, the same as in 2020. Since 1998, the country's demand has dropped 47% annually. In 2021, Australia ranked 201st, with Thailand taking the lead at 1 metric ton. Germany, the United States, and Italy ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. By 2026, Australian paperboard imports are expected to reach 915,000 metric tons, down from 1.0 million metric tons in 2021. That's a 2.4% year-on-year decline. Since 1966, the country's demand has decreased 5.1% annually. In 2021, Australia ranked 201st, with Thailand at 1 million metric tons. Germany, the United States, and Italy came in at numbers 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Export of paperboard from Australia is expected to reach 38 metric tons by 2026, up from 27 metric tons in 2021. This represents an average growth of 5.6% year-on-year. In 2021, Australia ranked 24th, with Vietnam at 27 metric tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland followed at numbers 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
