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Veneer sheets 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 veneer sheets market saw its physical volume grow to 150.6 thousand cubic meters in 2019 before a sharp contraction to 105.3 thousand cubic meters in 2020. A steady recovery followed, with consumption reaching 115.2 thousand cubic meters by 2023.

In value terms, the market declined from 63.7 million US dollars in 2018 to 52.9 million in 2020, then rebounded strongly to 74.5 million by 2023, indicating a significant rise in average prices during the latter period.

Domestic production volume remained relatively stable between 110 and 122 thousand cubic meters, while both imports and exports contracted substantially over these years, reducing the market's direct exposure to international trade flows.

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
  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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 veneer sheets in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Australia was one of the world's leading producers of veneer sheets from 2018 to 2021, ranking 26th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of veneer sheets, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of veneer sheets, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 112.0 K m³ of veneer sheets, marking a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 122.5 K m³, while the lowest was in 2020 at 110.5 K m³. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(9.8%)	1.4%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Veneer sheets production in Australia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 50 728 K $ US, which is 7.3% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.8%)	(13.6%)	(7.3%)	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports veneer sheets from Australia

Exports in kind, m³

Australia's veneer sheets export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 17 146 m³, reflecting a sharp decrease of 33.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 51.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -21.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	(23.7%)	(33.3%)	(21.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia's veneer sheets exports were heavily dependent on Malaysia, which accounted for 93.5% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Exported veneer sheets volumes from Australia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 7 766 K $ US, indicating a drop of 39.0% over the past year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 61.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	(26.9%)	(39.0%)	(27.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia was the dominant market for Australia's veneer sheets exports in value terms, taking 82.0% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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 veneer sheets to Australia

Imports in kind, m³

Australia's veneer sheets imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Australia imported 15 137 m³ of veneer sheets, corresponding to a drop of 26.2% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 70.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -33.3%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 61 755 m³, with the largest decline occurring in 2020 at 66.8%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.8%	(66.8%)	(26.2%)	(33.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for veneer sheets imports to Australia in volume terms were the United States (41.9% of imports), Italy (15.8% of imports), and Germany (9.8% of imports), with these three countries together accounting for 67.5% of total 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 a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of veneer sheets to Australia increased. In 2021, imports reached 12 556 K $ US, corresponding to a strong increase of 14.6% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 13.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 10 961 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.2%)	(0.2%)	14.6%	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, imports of veneer sheets to Australia in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Italy (18.7% of imports), the United States (15.6% of imports), and Malaysia (14.2% of imports) jointly accounted for just 48.5% of total flows.

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