Argentina: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Argentina

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 108%. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were exported from Argentina; rising by 449% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 655%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 505% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Argentina, together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Argentina worldwide.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +30.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 33%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of sawnwood (non-coniferous) into Argentina shrank dramatically to X cubic meters, reducing by -19.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bolivia (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and Gabon (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to Argentina, together accounting for 67% of total imports. The United States, Paraguay and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of -3.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Argentina were Bolivia ($X), Brazil ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of -1.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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