Annual forestry exports

Annual forestry export statistics covering the volume and value of logs and wood chips, sawn timber and sleepers, wood pulp, paper and paperboard, panel products, and other forestry products exported from New Zealand.

Quick facts

For the year ended December 2025:

  • Total exports of forestry products from New Zealand for the year were $6.28 billion.
  • Of total forestry exports, 55% went to China.
  • 54% of export revenue was from logs and poles ($3.4 billion), followed by 18% from sawn timber and sleepers ($1.2 billion), and 11% from wood pulp ($0.69 billion).

Exports by forestry product

Exports by forestry product and country of destination