Canada: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in Canada

The Canadian wood dryer market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed pronounced growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood Dryer Production in Canada

In value terms, wood dryer production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 1,230% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, shipments abroad of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard decreased by -91.3% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, wood dryer exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 358% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for wood dryer exports from Canada, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, wood dryer exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X units), sevenfold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (0.0% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard exports from Canada, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+24.9% per year) and New Zealand (+158.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood dryer export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+203.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X units of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard were imported into Canada; picking up by 74% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood dryer imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 344%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Finland (X units), the United States (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of wood dryer imports to Canada, together accounting for 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, Sweden, Romania and Italy, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +72.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard to Canada, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland totaled +61.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.0% per year) and Austria (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood dryer import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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