Sawn softwood imports up 48.4% in 2022

In 2022, Australia’s sawn softwood imports lifted to 989,129m3, an increase of 48.4% over 2021. This was slightly down from the year-end peak, which was reached in November and was associated with an easing of prices which for all products averaged AUDFob732/m3 a sharp decline of 15.5%.

As the chart shows, annual imports have begun to soften, with further decline expected over coming months, based on recent monthly import volumes.

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Credits: Forest & Wood Products Australia