Australia: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in Australia

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in Australia amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) consumption increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) market attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in Australia

In 2017, wood fuel (coniferous) production in Australia stood at X cubic meters, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) production attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Australia

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Australia totaled X cubic meters, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the wood fuel (coniferous) exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Australia

Japan (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Australia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Australia were Japan ($X), Belgium ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia, China, the U.S., New Zealand, Taiwan, Chinese, Oman, France and Qatar, which together accounted for a further X%.

China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Australia

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Indonesia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per thousand cubic meters) 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.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Australia

Wood fuel (coniferous) imports into Australia totaled X cubic meters in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Australia

In 2017, New Zealand (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Australia, accounting for X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Chile (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Australia, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, 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: China (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Australia

The average wood fuel (coniferous) import price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Chile ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform