Australia: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 1.8% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Australia

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, preservative-treated rough wood exports from Australia dropped dramatically to X cubic meters, waning by -38.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Australia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X cubic meters), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-14.1% per year) and Nauru (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Australia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nauru ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand amounted to -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nauru (+15.4% per year) and the Philippines (-19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nauru ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nauru (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Australia

Preservative-treated rough wood imports into Australia soared to X cubic meters in 2021, picking up by 16% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4,133% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,016% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X cubic meters) constituted the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier to Australia, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X cubic meters), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to -42.6%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Australia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to -44.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 82% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the United States totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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