Central Asia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Central Asia

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.8%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) decreased by -39.7% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22,700% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8,681%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters), together finishing at 100% of total export.

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of +38.8% from 2012 to 2021. Kyrgyzstan (+99 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) also remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled +47.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 644%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kyrgyzstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kyrgyzstan amounted to +6.0% per year.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imported in Central Asia soared to X cubic meters, picking up by 26% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 112%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 286% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), creating a 22% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imports, with a CAGR of +14.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+22 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -8.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, falling by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 82%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-7.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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