Launch of the new FWPA Data Dashboard

Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is pleased to announce the public launch of the new FWPA Data Dashboard, now accessible for anyone interested via a subscription model. This enhanced platform provides valuable insights and data specifically tailored for the forestry and wood products sector, empowering businesses to make informed decisions based on trusted, impartial information.

“We are excited to make our upgraded FWPA Data Dashboard available to a broader audience. This platform not only enhances FWPA’s member experience but also empowers all users in the forestry and wood products sector with critical data and insights.” said Erick Hansnata, Statistics and Economics Program Manager at FWPA.

“Our commitment to providing reliable, impartial information supports effective decision-making, helping businesses navigate an ever-changing market landscape.”

For the past decade, FWPA has collated and made available a wide range of data on the forestry and wood products sector. The public domain and industry data included in the FWPA Data Dashboard is designed to enable users to respond effectively to market trends, and has applications for a variety of business functions including leadership, business development, occupational health and safety, and human resources.

The upgraded Data Dashboard is available as a complimentary benefit to full levy-paying FWPA members. FWPA Associate members and the wider public can now access this comprehensive resource for an annual subscription fee of just $950 (including GST).

Key features of the new FWPA Data Dashboard:

• FWPA Softwood Volume and Price data: Exclusive Australian softwood industry volume and price data, updated regularly.
• Monthly Trade Activities Data and Forecast: Reports on export-import activities and provides forecasts for key trade products.
• Australian Forest and Wood Products Statistics (AFWPS): Utilising the ABARES-FWPA Program, this twice-yearly publication delivers insights into national log harvesting and timber processing activities, including indicators of forestry sector activity.
• The Weekly Brief Analysis: A data driven update combining most recent industry data with current market and economic issues.
• Macroeconomic Indicators: Access key economic measures such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Wage Price Index (WPI).
• International Forest Production and Sustainability Data: Analyse progress towards sustainable development goals by country, using data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
• ABS Building Activities Da ta and Forecast: Focused on building activity in Australia, this feature includes data on construction projects and future trends.

With a new data series added as part of the redevelopment, the FWPA Data Dashboard is a valuable source of information, forecast data and market analysis. Subscribers will also get access to further research papers from some of FWPA’s research projects and joint programs with public or academic institutions.

Learn more and purchase access to the FWPA Data Dashboard.

Through innovation, research, reliable data and insights, FWPA strives to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian forest and wood products industry.

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