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

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

For the fifth year in a row, the Central Asian market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 41% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported in Central Asia reduced rapidly to X cubic meters, shrinking by -99.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,019% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 410%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan represented the main exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which reached 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), together mixing up a 30% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tajikistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of +13.8% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-2.6%), Uzbekistan (-26.1%) and Kazakhstan (-49.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan increased by +63, +9.2 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) emerged as the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) supplier in Central Asia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tajikistan totaled +8.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+8.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-28.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by 792% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 Kazakhstan (+114.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in Central Asia skyrocketed to X cubic meters, growing by 77% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 240%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 173%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), comprising 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters), generating a 37% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +41.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in Central Asia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

In Uzbekistan, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased at an average annual rate of +34.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+17.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 285%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Kazakhstan ($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 Uzbekistan (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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