Wood-based panels β€” Import quantity in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Wood-based panels β€” Import quantity was 1.10 million m3 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.10 million m3
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
20th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.29 million m3
in 2021
All-time low
18,400 m3
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Wood-based panels β€” Import quantity in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.

Analysis

In 2024, wood-based panels β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand stood at 1.10 million m3.

That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wood-based panels β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 1.29 million m3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18,400 m3, in 1963.

That places Australia and New Zealand 20th out of 236 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 27,988 m3 18,400 m3 40,554 m3 9
1970s 75,706 m3 45,306 m3 110,900 m3 10
1980s 81,150 m3 59,500 m3 97,300 m3 10
1990s 204,040 m3 143,200 m3 248,124 m3 10
2000s 373,919 m3 272,124 m3 475,424 m3 10
2010s 713,642 m3 552,075 m3 1.04 million m3 10
2020s 1.11 million m3 845,880 m3 1.29 million m3 5

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 17 Viet Nam 1.61 million m3 compare
  2. 18 Uzbekistan 1.32 million m3 compare
  3. 19 Spain 1.24 million m3 compare
  4. 21 China, Taiwan Province of 1.10 million m3 compare
  5. 22 Philippines 1.08 million m3 compare
  6. 23 Belgium-Luxembourg 1.06 million m3 compare

See the full ranking of 269 places β†’

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All data for Australia and New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is wood-based panels β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand?
Wood-based panels β€” import quantity in Australia and New Zealand was 1.10 million m3 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wood-based panels β€” import quantity recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 1.29 million m3 in 2021.
What is the lowest wood-based panels β€” import quantity recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 18,400 m3 in 1963.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for wood-based panels β€” import quantity?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 20th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is wood-based panels β€” import quantity rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wood-based panels β€” Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wood-based panels β€” Import quantity
Unit
m3
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,013 data points, 1961–2024
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en