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View PricingBrazil's Plywood Export Drops Significantly to $695M in 2023
Brazil Plywood Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of plywood decreased by -8.9% to 2.1M cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by -18.4% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 2.6M cubic meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, plywood exports dropped significantly to $695M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.2B. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Plywood in Brazil (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 52.9 | 53.3 | 99.1 | 151 | 210 | 280 | 228 | 306 | 628 | 441 | 260 |
| Mexico | 4.5 | 5.8 | 16.7 | 21.6 | 47.3 | 59.7 | 40.6 | 43.6 | 80.2 | 57.4 | 72.3 |
| United Kingdom | 68.2 | 80.7 | 74.1 | 71.4 | 83.5 | 79.6 | 55.5 | 67.5 | 83.2 | 51.1 | 60.1 |
| Belgium | 54.5 | 60.2 | 51.9 | 43.6 | 48.1 | 59.1 | 39.2 | 36.1 | 61.6 | 60.6 | 48.8 |
| Germany | 82.1 | 67.7 | 67.9 | 39.6 | 55.9 | 84.6 | 32.4 | 35.1 | 55.3 | 55.2 | 46.7 |
| Italy | 24.0 | 27.7 | 24.5 | 19.1 | 27.6 | 41.2 | 20.6 | 19.7 | 56.8 | 45.9 | 35.4 |
| Jamaica | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 8.9 | 11.7 | 15.6 | 8.2 | 12.5 | 19.6 | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| South Africa | 8.3 | 16.7 | 8.4 | 9.9 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 15.1 | 6.8 | 11.5 | 28.2 | 9.0 |
| Others | 125 | 145 | 128 | 113 | 124 | 143 | 111 | 119 | 215 | 196 | 147 |
| Total | 429 | 468 | 482 | 478 | 620 | 775 | 551 | 646 | 1,211 | 948 | 695 |
Exports by Country
the United States (716K cubic meters) was the main destination for plywood exports from Brazil, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (241K cubic meters), threefold. the UK (200K cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+34.6% per year) and the UK (+0.9% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($260M) remains the key foreign market for plywood exports from Brazil, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($72M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+31.9% per year) and the UK (-1.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the plywood price stood at $332 per cubic meter (FOB, Brazil), reducing by -19.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $471 per cubic meter. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($364 per cubic meter) and Denmark ($337 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($281 per cubic meter) and Germany ($289 per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plywood market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1640 - Plywood
Country coverage:
- Brazil
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
