Australia and Oceania: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Australia and Oceania

The market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Australia and Oceania dropped to $X in 2021, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 101%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) expanded notably to X cubic meters in 2021, growing by 9.3% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +6.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in (coniferous) structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. Australia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -6.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand amounted to +14.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 79% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per cubic meter), while Australia stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+6.0%).

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by 232% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Fiji (X cubic meters) represented the largest importer of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), making up 57% of total imports. French Polynesia (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Australia (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near 33% share of total imports. Tonga (X cubic meters), Samoa (X cubic meters) and Tuvalu (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by French Polynesia (with a CAGR of +79.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in French Polynesia totaled +73.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (-12.5% per year) and Australia (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, shrinking by -24.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by +14.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 170%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per cubic meter), while Fiji ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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