Argentina: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Exports from Argentina

Sawnwood exports from Argentina amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Argentina

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination of sawnwood exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from Argentina, making up X% of total sawnwood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Argentina

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its maximum level of $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Mexico ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Argentina

In 2017, imports of sawnwood into Argentina totaled X cubic meters, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Argentina

Brazil (X cubic meters), Gabon (X cubic meters) and Chile (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Argentina, together comprising X% of total imports. Paraguay, Bolivia, the U.S., Uruguay, Peru, Australia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest sawnwood suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), Gabon ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bolivia, the U.S., Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Australia and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers , Uruguay (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Argentina

In 2017, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood import price decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sawnwood reached its maximum level of $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X thousand per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Australia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Paraguay (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform