Australia: Non-Electric Chainsaw Market 2024

Non-Electric Chainsaw Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian non-electric chainsaw market increased by 7.6% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +69.6% against 2019 indices. Non-electric chainsaw consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor exported from Australia fell significantly to X units, waning by -41.4% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) was the main destination for non-electric chainsaw exports from Australia, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, non-electric chainsaw exports to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X units), fivefold. Norfolk Island (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Papua New Guinea totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-2.9% per year) and Norfolk Island (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor exports from Australia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Solomon Islands ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Papua New Guinea amounted to +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Solomon Islands (-9.6% per year) and New Zealand (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-electric chainsaw export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 72%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+44.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Electric Chainsaw Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor, when their volume decreased by -18.2% to X units. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-electric chainsaw supplier to Australia, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, non-electric chainsaw imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X units), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.2% per year) and the United States (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor to Australia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.2% per year) and the United States (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-electric chainsaw import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 42% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-electric chainsaw import price increased by +68.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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