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Particle board of wood market in Australia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian particle board market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2021, starting at 1 064 thousand m³ in 2018, declining to 991 thousand m³ in 2020, and then recovering to 1 016 thousand m³ in 2021.

In 2022, the market volume contracted to 994 thousand m³, primarily due to global supply chain disruptions that hindered raw material availability and production schedules. A strong rebound followed in 2023, with volume rising to 1 070 thousand m³ as these logistical challenges eased and underlying demand from the furniture and construction industries persisted.

Throughout 2024, the market continued to be influenced by sustained demand from urbanization and infrastructure projects, coupled with a growing industry shift towards eco-friendly production techniques, including the use of recycled wood fibers and low-formaldehyde adhesives.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production particle board of wood in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia ranked as the 21st largest producer of particle board in the world.

Top producers of particle board of wood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of particle board of wood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, Australia's particle board production rebounded. In 2021, the country produced 970.0 K m³ of particle board, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 955.0 K m³, which also saw the largest decline of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(1.0%)	1.6%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports particle board of wood from Australia

Exports in kind, m³

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, particle board exports from Australia totaled 5 120 m³, a 21.0% decrease from 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 697 m³, which also saw the largest increase of 188.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 33.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	188.2%	(33.1%)	(21.0%)	15.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Australian particle board were Fiji (49.4% of exports in kind), New Caledonia (16.5%), and Japan (16.2%), collectively accounting for 82.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Australia's particle board export values declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 249 K $ US, reflecting a modest 9.8% year-over-year reduction. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 20.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 1 384 K $ US, while the largest increase of 32.3% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.3%	0.8%	(9.8%)	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Japan (25.2% of exports in value terms), Fiji (24.5%), and New Caledonia (19.1%) remained the primary buyers of Australian particle board, together constituting 68.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports particle board of wood to Australia

Imports in kind, m³

Following a two-year decrease, Australia's particle board imports rose. In 2021, imports reached 51 068 m³, representing a 19.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 48.8%, translating to an annualized decline of 20.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 42 615 m³, while the largest drop of 44.0% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.0%)	(23.7%)	19.8%	(20.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources of particle board imports to Australia were South Africa (28.1% of imports in kind), New Zealand (17.3%), and Austria (11.7%), with their combined share totaling 57.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Australia's particle board import values increased. In 2021, imports totaled 22 963 K $ US, up by 41.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 35.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 233 K $ US, while the largest decline of 40.7% took place in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.7%)	(23.1%)	41.5%	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, South Africa (19.9% of imports in value terms), Austria (16.9%), and New Zealand (15.7%) led as the top suppliers of particle board to Australia, with their combined share reaching 52.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io