Australia and Oceania: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the sawnwood (non-coniferous) market in Australia and Oceania increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous), when their volume decreased by -37.1% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 43%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of sawnwood (non-coniferous), namely Papua New Guinea, Australia, Fiji and Solomon Islands, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Papua New Guinea (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Papua New Guinea ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Papua New Guinea, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 24% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price increased by +82.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per cubic meter), while Australia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Solomon Islands (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imported in Australia and Oceania reached X cubic meters, with an increase of 11% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X cubic meters) was the key importer of sawnwood (non-coniferous), generating 52% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X cubic meters), creating a 34% share of total imports. Fiji (X cubic meters), French Polynesia (X cubic meters) and Palau (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Fiji (with a CAGR of +103.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 97% share of total imports. Palau and Fiji lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 1.4%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Fiji, with a CAGR of +72.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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