Asia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Asia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Asia

In value terms, sawn wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2018, exports of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia stood at X cubic meters, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood exports reached their peak of X cubic meters, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sawn wood exports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Indonesia was the main exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (X cubic meters), committing X% share of total exports. Malaysia (X cubic meters) and Vietnam (X cubic meters) occupied a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, China (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X%) and Malaysia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Vietnam and Indonesia saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Malaysia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Asia stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018, when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Indonesia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2018, imports of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia amounted to X cubic meters, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters), distantly followed by South Korea (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), India (X cubic meters) and Malaysia (X cubic meters) represented the key importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together creating X% of total imports. China (X cubic meters), Vietnam (X cubic meters), Singapore (X cubic meters) and Israel (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia, comprising X% of total sawn wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Vietnam (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood import price continues to indicate a temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was China ($X per cubic meter), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform