Brazil: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Brazil

After two years of decline, the Brazilian preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 4.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Brazil

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 57% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 652% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 974% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X cubic meters), Haiti (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from Brazil, together comprising 80% of total exports. Portugal, Malaysia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Haiti ($X), Kenya ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports. Portugal, Malaysia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +42.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, dropping by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 52%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to India ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2017, imports of preservative-treated rough wood into Brazil rose remarkably to X cubic meters, picking up by 14% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, imports increased by +77.8% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports rose rapidly to $X in 2017. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2012 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2017, China (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to Brazil, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Brazil.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 5.4%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +23.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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