Brazil: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Brazil

In 2020, the Brazilian wood fuel (non-coniferous) market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Brazil

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production contracted slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2020, the amount of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Brazil contracted to X cubic meters, which is down by -X% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Brazil, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Portugal and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in South Korea, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2020, purchases abroad of wood fuel (non-coniferous) increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports reached $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Bolivia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) supplier to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports from Bolivia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay (X cubic meters), sixfold. Vietnam (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bolivia stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Paraguay (-X% per year) and Vietnam (-X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Bolivia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bolivia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Bolivia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform