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Wood in the rough market in Papua New Guinea

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for wood in the rough in Papua New Guinea expanded significantly from 3.2 million tons in 2018 to 5.1 million tons in 2019. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in exports, which fell from 3.0 million tons to 1.2 million tons, as the PNG Forest Authority intensified enforcement against illegal logging, restricting the outflow of wood and increasing domestic availability.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020, further curbing exports and supporting domestic market growth to 5.2 million tons. Persistent logistics challenges continued this trend into 2021. By 2022, the PNGFA's updated traceability guidelines for wood products helped meet international demand for certified sustainable wood, leading to a slight export recovery and market stabilization around 5.2 million tons.

In 2023, the market volume increased to 5.6 million tons, driven by a further drop in exports to 0.7 million tons, indicating strong retention of wood resources within the country.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Papua New Guinea
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea 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 t
  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 t
  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 t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 wood in the rough in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Papua New Guinea produced 6,243 K t of wood in the rough, showing minimal 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 Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Papua New Guinea's wood in the rough production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1,573 M $ US, marking a gradual fall of 9.2% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1,844 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(6.0%)	(9.2%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, K t

Wood in the rough exports from Papua New Guinea declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 1,081 K t, which is 8.1% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 56.7%, with a CAGR of 24.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3,035 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 61.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	(61.2%)	(8.1%)	(24.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for wood in the rough exports from Papua New Guinea, accounting for 92.7% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Papua New Guinea's wood in the rough exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 272.5 M $ US, reflecting a solid fall of 16.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 62.2%, with a CAGR of 27.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 896.4 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 63.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	(63.6%)	(16.6%)	(27.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant market for wood in the rough exports in value terms, taking 85.5% of total flows, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a fluctuation of 2,983 times. In 2020, Papua New Guinea imported 2 K t of wood in the rough, which is 4,098.6% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 7,005.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	7 005.2%	4 098.6%	153.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the almost exclusive supplier of wood in the rough to Papua New Guinea, accounting for 99.6% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 533 times. In 2020, Papua New Guinea imported approximately 0.2 M $ US of wood in the rough, which is 1,282.1% higher compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 97.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 3,754.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.8%)	3 754.2%	1 282.1%	128.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, dependence on Australia was pronounced, with this market accounting for 99.3% of total wood in the rough imports in value terms to Papua New Guinea.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io