Over the year-ended May 2023, Australia’s imports of printing and communication papers decreased 14.6% to total 297.4 kt. This annual decrease means Australia’s imports fell by 50.7 kt. Source: IndustryEdge
In May 2023, Australia’s imports were up 15.6% compared with April, to total 21.0 kt. Monthly imports were 25.0% lower than in May 2022.
The first table below the chart shows that on a quarterly basis, total imports were down 27.2% over the quarter ending May, compared with the same quarter in 2022.
Australian Printing & Communication Paper Imports by Grade: Jun ’22 – May ‘23 (tpm & %)
The situation in New Zealand is different to the Australian experience. As New Zealand has no domestic manufacturing, imports make up the full supply. Imports are somewhat erratic, with one-off spikes regularly followed by lower months.
In May 2023, imports were up 29.7% to total 5.3 kt for the month.
The chart below shows monthly imports, as well as the year-on-year changes in monthly imports.
The first table below the chart shows that on a quarterly basis, total imports were down 24.5% over the quarter ending April, compared with the same period in 2022. The second table shows that on an annualised basis, total imports were down 10.6% over the year-ended April 2023.
New Zealand Printing & Communication Paper Imports by Grade: Jun ’22 – May ‘23 (tpm & %)
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