The Australian Waste and Scrap of Paper and Paperboard market saw a decline from 2013 to 2023, dropping from 451.96 million USD to 283.84 million USD. The year 2020 marked a significant fall of 19.62%, followed by a partial recovery in 2021. However, subsequent years saw continuous declines at 3.23% and 3.28% in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The five-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 was -2.93%.

Future trends to watch include:

Increased focus on sustainability and recycling infrastructure, potentially affecting market dynamics.
Global regulatory changes impacting export and import of waste materials.
Technological advancements in recycling processes, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Evolving consumer behavior towards more eco-friendly options and reducing waste production.