New Zealand: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand preservative-treated rough wood market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in New Zealand

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 929% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Preservative-treated rough wood exports from New Zealand skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2021, with an increase of 334% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,429%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,543%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from New Zealand, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kiribati (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. Samoa (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +57.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kiribati (-4.1% per year) and Samoa (+79.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from New Zealand, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kiribati ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Samoa, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +52.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kiribati (-2.3% per year) and Samoa (+81.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 285% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Preservative-treated rough wood imports into New Zealand expanded notably to X cubic meters in 2021, increasing by 9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -6.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to New Zealand, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X cubic meters), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +7.2%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to New Zealand, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +2.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Australia stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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