Brazil: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Brazil

After three years of decline, the Brazilian roundwood market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Brazil

In value terms, roundwood production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Brazil

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Brazil, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roundwood exported from Brazil were Portugal ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, roundwood imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bolivia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Bolivia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X cubic meters), sixfold. Paraguay (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bolivia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bolivia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Bolivia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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