Australia: Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market Size in Australia

The revenue of the chipped non-coniferous wood market in Australia amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a conspicuous increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the chipped non-coniferous wood market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Production in Australia

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood production attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2018, the amount of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles exported from Australia totaled X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) were the main destinations of chipped non-coniferous wood exports from Australia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from Australia, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Australia

Chipped non-coniferous wood imports into Australia totaled X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, chipped non-coniferous wood imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chipped non-coniferous wood to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chipped non-coniferous wood imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest chipped non-coniferous wood suppliers to Australia were the U.S. ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform