Around two thirds (66%) of the 157 active sawmills in 2018 processed softwood only (Table 2.10). A further 28% processed both softwood and hardwood, and the remaining 6% processed only hardwood.
Table 2.10 Number of sawmills by type of wood sawn, 2009-2018
| Year | Softwood only | Hardwood only | Both | Total |
| 2009 | 130 | 10 | 55 | 195 |
| 2010 | 122 | 10 | 56 | 188 |
| 2011 | 120 | 10 | 54 | 184 |
| 2012 | 118 | 11 | 51 | 180 |
| 2013 | 118 | 11 | 46 | 175 |
| 2014 | 115 | 9 | 49 | 173 |
| 2015 | 112 | 9 | 50 | 171 |
| 2016 | 110 | 9 | 48 | 167 |
| 2017 | 110 | 10 | 44 | 164 |
| 2018 | 104 | 9 | 44 | 157 |
Source: Sawmill Survey
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