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.
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
Sources chapter: Sawmill Survey