Year-ended November 2023, sawn hardwood imports declined 28.2% to 44,539 m3. In November itself, imports totalled 3,979 m3, at an average price of AUDFob1,917/m3 – 81% higher than previous month. The chart shows the price remains mobile, as expected for a relatively small and variable trade.
Australian Sawn Hardwood Imports: Jan ’21 – Nov ‘23 (m3 & AUDFob/m3)
Source: ABS and IndustryEdge
| m3 & AUDFob/m3 | Monthly Imports (m3) | Monthly Wtd Ave Price (AUDFob/m3) |
| Nov-22 | 10,002.7 | 1,021.0 |
| Oct-23 | 5,489.8 | 1,060.9 |
| Nov-23 | 3,979.2 | 1,917.1 |
