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Roundwood coniferous market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the coniferous roundwood market in Australia and New Zealand stood at 28 541 thousand cubic meters. Global consumption growth and urban expansion in China and India supported demand for construction timber, influencing regional dynamics. By 2020, the market volume had declined to 26 531 thousand cubic meters, coinciding with a global consumption contraction.

The market recovered in 2021 to 28 411 thousand cubic meters and stabilized in 2022 at 28 419 thousand cubic meters. However, in 2023, a sharp contraction occurred, bringing the volume down to 24 522 thousand cubic meters, reducing the overall market size over the period.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 coniferous roundwood in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of decline, roundwood coniferous production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, production reached 51 956 K m³, representing a 5.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 2.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 49 475 K m³, which also saw the largest year-on-year drop of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(6.2%)	5.0%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, the value of roundwood coniferous production in Australia and New Zealand showed a significant recovery. In 2021, production was valued at 6 392 M $ US, marking a substantial 32.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 830 M $ US, which experienced the most significant decline of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	(11.4%)	32.4%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous roundwood from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 23 704 K m³ of roundwood coniferous, showing a modest 3.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.4%. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020 at 22 947 K m³, while the peak was reached in 2019 at 25 217 K m³. The most substantial decline happened in 2020 with a 9.0% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(9.0%)	3.3%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China remained the primary destination for roundwood coniferous exports from Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 83.2% of total export volume. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, the value of roundwood coniferous exports from Australia and New Zealand showed strong growth. In 2021, exports reached 2 916 M $ US, representing a sharp 30.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 240 M $ US, which saw the most significant decline of 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	(14.0%)	30.2%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China dominated the value structure of roundwood coniferous exports from Australia and New Zealand, absorbing 83.4% of total export value. The remaining share was distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous roundwood to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K m³

The import volume of roundwood coniferous to Australia and New Zealand showed considerable volatility throughout the period. In 2021, imports reached 158 K m³, representing an extraordinary 5,055.3% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 21.6% drop. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fluctuated dramatically, with the peak in 2021 being 136 times higher than the lowest point recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	236.9%	(21.6%)	5 055.3%	414.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Uruguay served as the dominant source for roundwood coniferous imports to Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 94.8% of total import volume, making it nearly the exclusive supplier.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of roundwood coniferous imports to Australia and New Zealand exhibited significant volatility during the period. In 2021, imports were valued at 1 M $ US, showing a sharp 401.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 0.2 M $ US, which experienced the most substantial decline of 78.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, import values varied fivefold, reflecting the market's instability.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	305.2%	(78.5%)	401.9%	63.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, roundwood coniferous imports to Australia and New Zealand in value terms came from a diverse range of countries. Chile accounted for 8.0% of import value, Sweden for 4.0%, and the United States for 3.0%, with these three countries together representing just 14.9% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io