Asia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Asia

After six years of growth, the Asian market for saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Asia

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs exported in Asia declined sharply to X cubic meters, dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan was the main exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X cubic meters), creating a X% share of total exports. Cambodia (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X cubic meters), Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Japan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%), China (X%), India (X%), Cambodia (X%) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), Cambodia (X p.p.), China (X p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Cambodia, India and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saw logs and veneer logs export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports in Asia

Saw logs and veneer logs imports shrank sharply to X cubic meters in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) represented the largest importer of saw logs and veneer logs, generating X% of total imports. Japan (X cubic meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by India (X cubic meters) and South Korea (X cubic meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Vietnam (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saw logs and veneer logs import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while South Korea ($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 China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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