Pallets and Other Wood Product Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

Knock on wood: Plastic and metal substitutes are containing industry revenue growth

Pallets and packing cases have dictated the industry's performance, with demand for these products influenced by manufacturing, wholesale and retail activity. The industry is sensitive to fluctuations in business inventories and demand for warehousing and storage services. Wooden pallets are rented through a national pooling system in Australia. Through this system, pallets pass through the entire supply chain before the pallet supplier collects and reuses them. Pallet manufacturing activity fluctuates yearly depending on the volume of pallets in the national pool. Industry revenue has swayed over the past few years, with input prices and shifting demand contributing to an evolving landscape.

Industry manufacturer produce wooden containers, pallets or packing cases and other cork, wood, bamboo and cane products (excluding furniture). Companies acquire raw materials from fabricated wood and timber resawing and dressing manufacturers, in addition to various chemicals from relevant manufacturers, to produce a variety of wood products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.