Around two thirds (65%) of the 169 active sawmills in 2016 processed softwood only (Table 2.10). A further 30% processed both softwood and hardwood, and the remaining 5% processed only hardwood.
| Year | Softwood only | Hardwood only | Both | Total |
| 2007 | 134 | 16 | 55 | 205 |
| 2008 | 134 | 12 | 51 | 197 |
| 2009 | 130 | 10 | 55 | 195 |
| 2010 | 122 | 10 | 57 | 189 |
| 2011 | 120 | 10 | 55 | 185 |
| 2012 | 118 | 11 | 52 | 181 |
| 2013 | 118 | 11 | 47 | 176 |
| 2014 | 115 | 9 | 50 | 174 |
| 2015 | 112 | 9 | 50 | 171 |
| 2016 | 110 | 9 | 50 | 169 |
Source: Sawmill Survey