Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: September 2024
ANZSIC C1912bRevenue
$5.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
11,425
Businesses
901
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia industry analysis
Plastic pipe and plastic packaging manufacturers have been enduring mixed business conditions. Manufacturers produce several plastic products for a range of downstream markets, including automotive components, plastic pipes, food containers and furniture. Diminishing demand from the downstream construction sector has negatively affected industry manufacturers' incomes and profit margins in recent years. Low-cost imports have encroached on the domestic market, weighing on domestic manufacturers' revenue. Even so, they’ve looked to export markets to expand their revenue. As such, industry revenue is expected to inch upwards at an annualised 0.6% over the five years through 2024-25, to an estimated $5.1 billion. A recovery in demand from construction firms and growth in household consumption expenditure are set to push revenue up by an estimated 1.3% in 2024-25.
Trends and Insights
- Imports are meeting a rising portion of domestic demand for plastic pipe and packaging products. That’s why competition is heating up for domestic manufacturers.
- Dwindling construction activity has reduced demand for several industry products. Plastic pipe, pipe and plumbing fittings revenue have suffered the most from weak construction activity.
- Approximately 80% of all plastic pipe and plastic packaging material manufacturers are concentrated in three states. These states are Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, in line with population density and manufacturing activity.
- Substitute products represent a form of competition plastic pipe and packaging products. Alternative materials like paper, paperboard, metal and glass are often used as a substitute.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Fluctuating demand conditions have provided a challenging environment for plastic pipe and packaging manufacturers
- Tumbling construction activity and dwelling commencements over the past few years have hurt demand for plastic pipes and fittings. Even so, rising infrastructure development is restricting the fall in construction, supporting revenue.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Mounting price-based competition is set to squeeze market participation
- Plastic pipe and packaging manufacturers are set to secure less costly input supply contracts over the coming years, lowering purchase costs. Despite reduced input costs, profit margins are projected to trend downwards as domestic manufacturers continue to reduce prices to remain competitive against an influx of low-cost imports.
Biggest companies in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Pact Group | 741.9 | |
Aliaxis | 442.3 | |
Pro-Pac Group | 118.5 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Packaging materials, Plastic furniture and Pipe and plumbing fittings. Packaging materials is the largest segment of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Packaging materials growth is stifled amid an increasingly environmentally conscious customer base
- The industry manufactures a range of packaging materials for food products, including margarine, yoghurt and ice cream tubs. This segment also includes various small products used for packaging, such as baskets, bottle caps and closures.
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Competitors
- Plastic Bottle Manufacturing in Australia
- Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing in Australia
Complementors
- Plastic Flooring and Other Polymer Product Manufacturing in Australia
- Plastic Bag and Film Manufacturing in Australia
- Fibreglass Product Manufacturing in Australia
International industries
- Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing
- Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing in the US
- Plastic Products Miscellaneous Manufacturing in the US
- Hot Tub Manufacturing in the US
- Contract Injection Molding Manufacturing in the US
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in the industry manufacture a variety of plastic products, including plastic pipes, food packaging and furniture. Industry operators primarily use injection moulding and extrusion processes and occasionally blow moulding techniques.
What's included in this industry?
Plastic furniture Packaging materialsPlastic pipesPlastic tableware, kitchenware and household productsPlastic drums, pails, boxes and cratesPipe and plumbing fittingsPlastic automotive componentsPlastic bucket and garbage binsCompanies
Pact GroupAliaxisPro-Pac GroupPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
POLYMERTHERMOPLASTICINJECTION MOULDINGEXTRUSIONBLOW MOULDINGBIAXIAL ORIENTATIONIndustry Code
ANZSIC 1912 - Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Imports are meeting a rising portion of domestic demand for plastic pipe and packaging products. That’s why competition is heating up for domestic manufacturers.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Dwindling construction activity has reduced demand for several industry products. Plastic pipe, pipe and plumbing fittings revenue have suffered the most from weak constructi...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Approximately 80% of all plastic pipe and plastic packaging material manufacturers are concentrated in three states. These states are Victoria, New South Wales, and Queenslan...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Substitute products represent a form of competition plastic pipe and packaging products. Alternative materials like paper, paperboard, metal and glass are often used as a sub...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Only two companies have amassed greater than 5.0% market share. Pact Group specialises in manufacturing plastic products, including food containers, custom mouldings, paint t...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Pact Group's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Aliaxis's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Pro-Pac Group's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Pact Group, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Aliaxis, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Pro-Pac Group, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The industry is influenced by several regulations. The main regulations that influence plastic pipe and packaging manufacturers are laws regarding chemical handling, environm...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Individual cost structures can vary depending on a firm's size, product range and reliance on automated equipment. Larger manufacturers generally reduce their marginal costs ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia is $5.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 901 businesses in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing market in Australia are Pact Group, Aliaxis and Pro-Pac Group
What does the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia include?
Plastic furniture and Packaging materials are part of the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Pact Group.
How competitive is the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Plastic Pipe and Plastic Packaging Material Manufacturing industry in Australia.
