Argentina: Veneer Sheet Market 2025

Veneer Sheet Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian veneer sheet market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Production in Argentina

In value terms, veneer sheet production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were exported from Argentina; which is down by -36.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 151% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 100%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X square meters) was the main destination for veneer sheet exports from Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil stood at -2.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to +35.6% per year.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise into Argentina plummeted to X square meters, with a decrease of -24.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheet to Argentina, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, veneer sheet imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X square meters), eightfold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to -14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.2% per year) and China (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise to Argentina, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at -13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.1% per year) and the United States (+5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet import price amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Paraguay ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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