| Product Code: ETC5317285 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, New Zealand continued to see a significant inflow of sawn wood imports, with top exporters including Canada, Netherlands, Chile, Uruguay, and Australia. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.77% from 2020 to 2024 showcases sustained demand. Furthermore, the remarkable growth rate of 54.33% from 2023 to 2024 highlights a surge in import activity, potentially driven by various factors such as infrastructure development or housing projects. These trends suggest a robust market for sawn wood imports in New Zealand.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in infrastructure development projects |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies promoting the forestry sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as timber |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative materials like steel and concrete |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns leading to stricter regulations on logging and deforestation |
5 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Wood, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, By Soft Wood, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Forest certification rate (e.g., FSC certification) |
8.2 Housing starts and construction permits issued |
8.3 Export volume of sawn wood products |
9 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Sawn Wood Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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