The production of non-coniferous sawnwood in Malaysia has been on a declining trend since 2013, with a significant drop in output from 4.738 million cubic meters in 2013 to 1.7794 million cubic meters in 2023. The year-on-year variations highlight a consistent decrease, especially marked in 2020 with a 32.56% drop, and an 8.05% decline in 2023 relative to 2022. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years (leading up to 2023) stands at -12.35%, indicating a sharp contraction in production capacity.

Future projections suggest a continuation of this downward trend, with forecasts predicting a further decline to 1.0273 million cubic meters by 2028, which implies an average annual decrease of -8.77% over the next five years and an overall reduction of 36.82% compared to 2023 production levels.

Factors to watch for future trends include:

Changes in global timber demand and their influence on Malaysia's export markets.
Government policies and sustainability practices impacting logging and production quotas.
Technological advancements that may improve yield or reduce costs within the industry.