Non coniferous sawnwood market in New Zealand, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in New Zealand showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. After increasing from 31 347 m³ in 2018 to 35 069 m³ in 2019, the market contracted to 28 703 m³ in 2020. A strong recovery followed, driving the volume to a peak of 39 706 m³ in 2022, before a sharp decline to 26 661 m³ occurred in 2023.

Industry reports in 2023 highlighted anticipated future supply constraints for radiata pine harvests from 2025 onward. By 2024, high operational costs, including energy and labor, led to several mill closures in related sectors, while timber demand weakened due to receding housing starts caused by high interest rates. Updated forest planting data in 2025 showed a stable raw material base, and industry events focused on innovation and adaptation, alongside ongoing safety regulations affecting forestry operations.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2018-2021

World map of production of non coniferous sawnwood, 2018-2021

In 2021, New Zealand produced 6 321 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 6 321 m³. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 21.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, remaining at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, m³

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from New Zealand

Exports in kind, m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 804 m³ and peaked in 2021 at 3 807 m³, representing a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of non-coniferous sawnwood from New Zealand totaled 3 807 m³, marking a significant increase of 373.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 42.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, m³

From 2018 to 2021, Australia, Malaysia, and Tonga remained the primary buyers of non-coniferous sawnwood from New Zealand, accounting for 35.4%, 21.6%, and 6.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 63.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Export values bottomed out in 2020 at 587 thousand US dollars and reached their highest point in 2021 at 1 606 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.7-fold variation. In 2021, the value of non-coniferous sawnwood leaving New Zealand amounted to 1 606 thousand US dollars, which is 173.8% higher year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, decreasing by 50.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018–2021, Australia, Malaysia, and Kiribati continued to lead as the top buyers of non-coniferous sawnwood from New Zealand in value terms, representing 29.5%, 14.3%, and 12.7% of exports, respectively. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 56.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to New Zealand

Imports in kind, m³

In 2021, New Zealand imported 31 426 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, corresponding to a sharp increase of 35.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 23 186 m³, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, falling by 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, m³

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for imports in kind of non-coniferous sawnwood to New Zealand were Solomon Islands, the United States, and Indonesia, contributing 22.5%, 19.3%, and 12.3% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 54.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, non-coniferous sawnwood deliveries to New Zealand increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 44 590 thousand US dollars, marking a sudden rise of 51.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 35.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 29 420 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, dropping by 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018–2021, the leading sources for imports in value terms of non-coniferous sawnwood to New Zealand were the United States, Indonesia, and Solomon Islands, accounting for 21.4%, 18.3%, and 16.1% of imports, respectively. These three destinations jointly represented 55.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021