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Imports of sawn hardwood down 28% year-ended November

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
Posted Date: February 7, 2024

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