In December 2024, the producer price index (PPI) value of structural timber was measured at 165.1 across six capital cities in Australia. The highest PPI recorded in the given time period was in September 2022. Producer price indexes are used to measure the price change of products, goods, and services during the production process.

This report analyses the domestic price of timber. This report uses the log price index which is sourced from the Australian Forest and Wood Products Statistics Report. This report is obtained from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The log price index measures nominal prices paid per cubic metre at the sawmill. The data is presented as an index with a base year of 1999-00.

In December 2024, the producer price index (PPI) value of timber board and joinery was measured at 167.9 across six capital cities in Australia. The highest PPI recorded within the given time period was in the June quarter of 2023. Producer price indexes are used to measure the price change of products, goods, and services during the production process.

Lumber fell to 537 USD/1000 board feet on December 1, 2025, down 1.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has fallen 1.47%, and is down 9.54% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lumber - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data was reported at 165.300 1989-1990=100 in Jun 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 167.900 1989-1990=100 for Mar 2012. Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data is updated quarterly, averaging 128.800 1989-1990=100 from Sep 1989 (Median) to Jun 2012, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 173.500 1989-1990=100 in Jun 2011 and a record low of 96.500 1989-1990=100 in Dec 1991. Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I021: Producer Price Index: 1989-90=100: ANZSIC 2006: Output of the Manufacturing Industry.

In December 2024, the producer price index (PPI) value of timber doors was measured at 190.1 index points across six capital cities in Australia. This marked the highest PPI within the given time period. Producer price indexes are used to measure the price change of products, goods, and services during the production process.

Australia PPI: Input: House Construction: WA: Structural Timber data was reported at 161.900 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 165.100 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia PPI: Input: House Construction: WA: Structural Timber data is updated quarterly, averaging 91.600 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 159 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 190.700 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2022 and a record low of 47.300 2011-2012=100 in Sep 1985. Australia PPI: Input: House Construction: WA: Structural Timber data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I030: Producer Price Index: 2011-12=100: ANZSIC 2006: Input to the House Construction Industry.

In December 2024, the producer price index (PPI) value of timber windows was measured at 210.4 index points across six capital cities in Australia. Producer price indexes are used to measure the price change of products, goods, and services during the production process.

Falling demand from downstream manufacturers and greater use of importers have threatened the Fabricated Wood Manufacturing industry’s viability. Shrinking plantation tree availability has kept timber prices high while ongoing import penetration is blocking manufacturers from passing costs on to their customers. Dwelling commencements and residential building construction activity have weakened and dampened demand for fabricated wood. Downstream builders have also been straddled with exorbitant costs, adding to woes in construction sector activity. With less confidence in this market, fabricated wood manufacturers have struggled to maintain their sales counts. Overall, industry revenue has declined at an annualised 0.1% over the past five years and is expected to total $1.7 billion in 2024-25, when revenue will slump by an estimated 1.4%. Fabricated wood manufacturers have faced rising competition from importers that can pass on cost savings from overseas manufacturers with lower overhead costs. In particular, Chinese offerings have battered local manufacturers’ aspirations, with their portion of imports rising to 49.0% this year. Structural timber product manufacturers have also struggled to fend off competition from substitute materials like plasterboard, timber, aluminium and concrete. As the economy recovers from the construction slowdown, improving conditions are projected to support industry revenue growth at an annualised 0.1% over the five years through 2029-30 to reach $1.8 billion. An upwards trend in most building markets, including multi-unit apartments, commercial buildings and industrial construction, will underpin domestic demand for fabricated timber products. State and Federal Government pledges to meet the growing population's needs while remaining budget conscious will lend themselves to greater usage of fabricated wood products, particularly plywood and particleboards. Demand from downstream wooden structural component and furniture manufacturers will also support industry sales, especially as budget-conscious consumers become more accustomed to inexpensive, particleboard furniture. Nonetheless, greater import penetration and declines in available plantation trees will lift input prices and limit profitability.

Australia PPI Weights: Input: Mfg: Wood Products: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data was reported at 0.960 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.960 % for Dec 2024. Australia PPI Weights: Input: Mfg: Wood Products: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.960 % from Sep 2012 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.960 % in Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.960 % in Mar 2025. Australia PPI Weights: Input: Mfg: Wood Products: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I027: Producer Price Index: 2011-12=100: ANZSIC 2006: Input to the Manufacturing Industry: Weights.

Overview
This technical report estimates the responsiveness of demand for structural pine to changes in timber and steel prices. Measures of demand responsiveness can provide valuable insights into the potential implications of changes in policy or market settings on volumes and prices received by producers. The analysis focuses on estimating short-term price elasticities of demand--a formal measure of the sensitivity of demand--to changes in prices in the same quarter or recent past.

Key Issues
The estimates in this report suggest that the importance of timber and steel prices on the quantity of structural timber demanded in the short-run is limited. However, the volume of residential construction activity was found to have a substantial effect for demand of domestically produced structural pine products. In particular, new house commencements explain a great deal of the quarter-on-quarter changes in the quantity of domestic structural pine sales. This confirms the common assertion by industry that house commencements are the primary driver for structural timber demand within Australia.

Looking forward, changes in consumer preferences, socio-demographic trends and building regulations will likely play a much greater role in the choice of building materials used in housing construction compared with timber and steel prices. Trends suggest consumers are placing more weight on the environmental benefits of structural materials. Changing architectural styles will change the material requirements for a standard home. A global trend towards higher-density living will likely promote a shift toward multi-unit buildings, with recent changes to the National Construction Code opening the way for increased timber use in the midrise construction market, leading to greater timber use in multi-level buildings.

Overview \r This technical report estimates the responsiveness of demand for structural pine to changes in timber and steel prices. Measures of demand responsiveness can provide valuable insights into the potential implications of changes in policy or market settings on volumes and prices received by producers. The analysis focuses on estimating short-term price elasticities of demand--a formal measure of the sensitivity of demand--to changes in prices in the same quarter or recent past. \r \r Key Issues \r The estimates in this report suggest that the importance of timber and steel prices on the quantity of structural timber demanded in the short-run is limited. However, the volume of residential construction activity was found to have a substantial effect for demand of domestically produced structural pine products. In particular, new house commencements explain a great deal of the quarter-on-quarter changes in the quantity of domestic structural pine sales. This confirms the common assertion by industry that house commencements are the primary driver for structural timber demand within Australia. \r \r Looking forward, changes in consumer preferences, socio-demographic trends and building regulations will likely play a much greater role in the choice of building materials used in housing construction compared with timber and steel prices. Trends suggest consumers are placing more weight on the environmental benefits of structural materials. Changing architectural styles will change the material requirements for a standard home. A global trend towards higher-density living will likely promote a shift toward multi-unit buildings, with recent changes to the National Construction Code opening the way for increased timber use in the midrise construction market, leading to greater timber use in multi-level buildings. \r

Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data was reported at 157.200 1989-1990=100 in Jun 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 159.400 1989-1990=100 for Mar 2012. Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data is updated quarterly, averaging 133.300 1989-1990=100 from Sep 1989 (Median) to Jun 2012, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 170.000 1989-1990=100 in Jun 2011 and a record low of 92.700 1989-1990=100 in Dec 1991. Australia PPI: Output: Manufacturing: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I021: Producer Price Index: 1989-90=100: ANZSIC 2006: Output of the Manufacturing Industry.

Australia's forestry product exports were estimated to amount to **** billion Australian dollars in the fiscal year 2025. It was also forecasted that this value would increase to around **** billion Australian dollars in the 2026 financial year.

Overview

This issue of the Australian forest and wood products statistics (AFWPS) includes updated 2015-16 data for key domestic indicators of forestry sector activity, including sales and service income and industry valued added. It also includes interim estimates of the volume and value of logs harvested in 2016-17, along with updated 2016-17 trade statistics for wood products and data for housing and other residential commencements.

Key Issues
• Forestry industry value added, or contribution to GDP, increased for the third year in a row, growing by 9 per cent to $8.6 billion in 2015-16. Sales and service income for the forestry sector also grew strongly to $23.7 billion in 2015-16 (up 7 per cent from the previous year). • ABARES estimates that Australia's forestry sector continued to grow strongly in 2016-17, with the total volume and value of logs harvested reaching record levels. Estimated total volume log harvest from native forests and commercial plantations increased by 9 per cent to 32.8 million cubic metres and estimated total value increased by 12 per cent to $2.5 billion. • After four consecutive years of growth in residential construction activity in Australia, dwelling commencements fell by 6 per cent to 219,300 in 2016-17. The decrease in commencements of other residential buildings (including units and house conversions) was greater than the decrease in house commencements. • Australia's trade in wood products has been growing since 2012-13 and reached a record level of $8.6 billion in 2016-17. The value of exports reached a record level of $3.4 billion (up 9 per cent from the previous year), while the value of imports fell to $5.3 billion (down 4 per cent from a record level in the previous year). • China was our largest trading partner in 2016-17 for wood products, accounting for over a quarter of Australia's total wood product imports, nearly half of total wood product exports and the majority of total wood products export growth over the year.

Explore Indian Timber Wood export data with HS codes, pricing, ports, and a verified list of Timber Wood exporters and suppliers from India with complete shipment insights.

The stationary sawmill market is experiencing steady growth, projected to reach a market size of $1479.4 million in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key factors. Increased demand for sustainably sourced lumber in construction and furniture manufacturing is driving the need for efficient and localized sawmilling operations. Technological advancements in stationary sawmill design, such as improved blade technology and automated processes, are enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. Furthermore, a growing emphasis on reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions associated with lumber transport is favoring the use of localized stationary sawmills. The market is segmented by various factors such as sawmill type, capacity, and geographic location. While precise segment data is unavailable, it's reasonable to assume that segments based on sawmill size (small, medium, large) and wood type processed (softwood, hardwood) are key differentiators impacting market share. Major players like Norwood Sawmills, Hud-Son Sawmills, and Wood-Mizer Sawmills are driving innovation and competition within this expanding market, constantly seeking to improve efficiency and cater to diverse customer needs. The competitive landscape is characterized by both established players and emerging smaller businesses. While detailed regional breakdowns are not provided, it can be inferred that regions with significant forestry resources and robust construction industries will exhibit stronger market growth. The industry faces challenges, including fluctuations in timber prices, environmental regulations, and the availability of skilled labor. However, the long-term outlook for the stationary sawmill market remains positive, driven by the ongoing demand for wood products and the industry's ongoing adaptation to technological improvements and sustainable practices. The consistent CAGR demonstrates a stable and expanding market.

This dataset provides the detailed bill of material quantities for three different structural options of a typical mid-rise apartment building in Melbourne, Australia.→ Option 1: Concrete footings (incl. any substructure) with complete engineered timber superstructure (RC-T1)

→ Option 2: Concrete footings (incl. any substructure) and first floor with engineered timber for all floors above (RC-T2)

→ Option 3: Complete concrete structure (pre-cast, reinforced, and post tensioned) (RC-S)

Australia’s construction industry reported a gross value added of around 175 billion Australian dollars in the year ended December 2024, representing a slight increase from the previous year. The industry encompasses various segments, including building construction, heavy and civil engineering construction, as well as construction services. The state of Australia’s construction industry The construction industry is a key contributor to Australia’s economy and an employer of over 1.35 million people nationwide as of November 2024. In the country, the total value of residential construction work completed across the private and public sectors is significantly higher than that of non-residential construction work completed. Construction material shortages Recently, supply chain issues led to construction material shortages across Australia, disrupting the industry. In conjunction with rising housing demand, material prices soared, delaying new constructions and putting cost pressures on construction companies and clients alike. The producer price index of steel and timber products, such as timber board and joinery, some of Australia’s most highly demanded construction materials, soared across the country. In response to shortages and inflating prices within the sector, government agencies, departments, and key companies have been investigating the potential of recycled materials as a replacement for conventional construction materials. Reclaimed asphalt pavement, recycled glass, and crushed concrete were considered to have the largest replacement potentials within Australia’s infrastructure industry.

Australia PPI: Output: Mfg: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data was reported at 153.800 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 142.000 2011-2012=100 for Jun 2021. Australia PPI: Output: Mfg: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data is updated quarterly, averaging 91.400 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1989 to Sep 2021, with 129 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 153.800 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2021 and a record low of 57.700 2011-2012=100 in Dec 1991. Australia PPI: Output: Mfg: Wood: Log Sawmilling & Timber Dressing: Timber Resawing & Dressing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I016: Producer Price Index: 2011-12=100: ANZSIC 2006: Articles Produced by Manufacturing and Construction Industries.