Australian wood volumes analysis

Australia’s forest and wood products sector experienced a range of disruptions through the COVID-19 pandemic that pointed to both the long-term strength and the short-term volatility of the sector. This wood volumes analysis draws out the current and future expected market dynamics for forest and wood products serving the domestic construction sector in particular. Analysis covers the product sectors of structural softwood sawnwood, wood-based panels and hardwood and softwood sawlogs. The report also covers the role of international trade in meeting domestic demand and as an opportunity to achieve premium export prices, when available.