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