Australia: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Australia

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Australia amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood market reached its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Production in Australia

In 2017, production of sawnwood in Australia amounted to X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood production reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports from Australia

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported from Australia; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a moderate deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawnwood exports attained their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. In that year, the sawnwood exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood exports failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Australia

Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Malaysia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Australia, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, New Zealand and Sudan, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sudan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for sawnwood exported from Australia were China ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination , Indonesia (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Australia

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the average export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was New Zealand ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Australia

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood imported into Australia amounted to X cubic meters, remaining stable against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Australia

New Zealand (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports. Canada, Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, Finland, Malaysia, Chile, Austria and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Australia, making up X% of total sawnwood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Estonia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Australia

In 2017, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a measured slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sawnwood reached its maximum level of $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X thousand per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Chile (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform