New Zealand: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand market for saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in New Zealand

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs were exported from New Zealand; with a decrease of X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for saw logs and veneer logs exports from New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X cubic meters), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saw logs and veneer logs export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X cubic meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Australia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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