New Zealand: Sawnwood Market 2024

Sawnwood Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand sawnwood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a notable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood Production in New Zealand

In value terms, sawnwood production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 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.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported from New Zealand; shrinking by X% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X cubic meters), twofold. The Netherlands (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured 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, sawnwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per cubic meter) and the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per cubic meter) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per cubic meter) were 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.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, sawnwood imports into New Zealand stood at X cubic meters, surging by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, sawnwood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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