| Product Code: ETC6188469 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The plastic cards market in Australia encompasses payment cards, identification cards, access control cards, and loyalty cards made from PVC and other plastic composites. The market is evolving with the integration of smart technologies like embedded chips and contactless RFID. Security concerns, durability, and personalization are key factors driving innovation in card manufacturing.
The plastic cards market in Australia is advancing with digital integration such as contactless payments and embedded chips. There is a trend toward eco-friendly cards made from recycled or biodegradable plastics to reduce environmental impact. Customization and security features remain key drivers in banking, retail, and access control applications.
The plastic cards market is challenged by digitalization trends reducing demand for physical cards. Security concerns such as fraud and data breaches necessitate continuous innovation in card technologies like smart chips and encryption, increasing production costs. Environmental regulations push for biodegradable or recyclable card materials, which can be more expensive and technically demanding to produce. Market saturation and competition from alternative payment methods also hinder growth.
Investment in the plastic cards market is promising due to the ongoing need for secure payment, identification, and access control cards. Opportunities exist in developing cards with enhanced security features, such as embedded chips, biometrics, and contactless technology. Sustainability trends encourage investment in biodegradable or recycled plastic cards. Expanding into sectors like healthcare and transportation can diversify revenue streams.
In the plastic cards market, government policies address product safety, data security, and environmental impact. Regulations require durable, non-toxic plastic formulations suitable for frequent handling. At the same time, environmental policies encourage the use of recyclable or biodegradable plastics and promote the collection and recycling of expired cards to mitigate waste. Emerging policies also incentivize innovation in sustainable card materials.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Plastic Cards Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Plastic Cards Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Plastic Cards Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of cashless payments in Australia |
4.2.2 Growing demand for secure and convenient payment methods |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in the plastic card industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Rising environmental concerns related to plastic card waste |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative payment methods such as mobile payments |
5 Australia Plastic Cards Market Trends |
6 Australia Plastic Cards Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Plastic Cards Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Contact Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Contactless Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Chip Enabled Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Smart Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Gift Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Access Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Payment Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By SIM Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation Cards, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenues & Volume, By Government/Health, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Plastic Cards Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Plastic Cards Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Plastic Cards Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average transaction value per plastic card |
8.2 Number of plastic card transactions per capita |
8.3 Percentage of contactless payment transactions with plastic cards |
9 Australia Plastic Cards Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Plastic Cards Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Plastic Cards Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Plastic Cards Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Plastic Cards Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Plastic Cards Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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