Australia and Oceania: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the wood dryer market in Australia and Oceania increased by 121% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted measured growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Wood Dryer Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, wood dryer production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard exported in Australia and Oceania reduced notably to X units, with a decrease of -77.8% compared with 2020. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 291%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X units), followed by New Zealand (X units) represented the main exporters of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, together generating 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of -9.7%).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest wood dryer supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, wood dryer exports declined by an average annual rate of -27.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -67.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-16.4%).

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, when their volume increased by 122% to X units. In general, imports recorded a moderate increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood dryer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for 75% of total imports. New Zealand (X units) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Fiji (8.5%). Papua New Guinea (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood dryer imports into Australia stood at +14.6%. At the same time, Fiji (+29.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +29.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-1.8%) and New Zealand (-12.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+43 p.p.) and Fiji (+7.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Papua New Guinea and New Zealand saw its share reduced by -2.2% and -46.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard in Australia and Oceania, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with an 11% share.

In Australia, wood dryer imports increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Fiji (+33.4% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per unit), while New Zealand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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