Non coniferous sawnwood market in Vanuatu

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in Vanuatu remained highly stable, hovering around 14 000 m³ each year with minimal fluctuations. This steadiness was primarily anchored by the Department of Forestry's consistent implementation of sustainable forest management policies, which balanced conservation needs with commercial plantation development to regulate wood supply and maintain stable production levels.

The government's designation of the agricultural sector as an economic investment priority from 2018 onward fostered partnerships and privatisation initiatives, creating a supportive environment for wood availability. Enhanced logistics from the Vanuatu Airport Investment Project, which progressed in 2017, improved market access. Later, in 2021, the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics strengthened its data collection on natural resources, enabling more informed forest policy decisions that supported market stability.

In 2022, the publication of official government texts signalled potential legislative updates affecting forest trade and management, further solidifying the regulatory framework. Concurrent reforms by the Ministry of Agriculture to modernize extension services indirectly supported practices that could influence wood demand. Together, these factors sustained a balanced market without significant volume shifts throughout the period.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Vanuatu

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

In 2020, Vanuatu produced 14 000 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, showing little change from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Vanuatu

Exports in kind, m³

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1.0 m³, while the maximum was reached in 2019 at 30.0 m³, representing a 30-fold variation. In 2020, Vanuatu exported 17.0 m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, marking a sudden drop of 43.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 92.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 2 900.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the primary destination for non-coniferous sawnwood exports from Vanuatu, accounting for 75.0% of total exports in kind, with other destinations being much less significant.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1.1 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 15.1 K $ US, showing a 13.8-fold swing. In 2020, non-coniferous sawnwood shipments from Vanuatu amounted to 15.1 K $ US, up by 17.8% year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 91.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 1 073.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Vanuatu in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China and Japan were the key destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 94.5% of total flows, while other partners were individually much less significant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Vanuatu in value, 2017-2020

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Vanuatu

Imports in kind, m³

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The trough was in 2018, and the peak was in 2017, with imports changing by a 142-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of non-coniferous sawnwood to Vanuatu were recorded at 3.0 m³, indicating a loss of 99.3% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand and Australia remained the main suppliers of non-coniferous sawnwood to Vanuatu, with a combined share of 97.0% of total imports in kind, and a fragmented remainder across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Vanuatu in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Vanuatu totalled 1.6 K $ US, down by 97.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 98.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 77.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Vanuatu in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand remained the dominant direction for imports in value terms, with a share of 85.0% of total flows and a fragmented remainder across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Vanuatu in value, 2017-2020