Chile: Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough 2024

Market Size for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Chile

The Chilean market for coniferous wood in the rough contracted modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Chile

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Exports from Chile

In 2016, the amount of coniferous wood in the rough exported from Chile surged to X cubic meters, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough exports surged to $X in 2016. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 76%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Chile, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X cubic meters), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan totaled +20.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+48.2% per year) and Colombia (+67.4% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Chile, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan stood at +17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+45.0% per year) and Ghana (-15.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Imports into Chile

In 2015, after two years of decline, there was decline in supplies from abroad of coniferous wood in the rough, when their volume decreased by 0% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Imports peaked in 2015 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough imports stood at $X in 2015. In general, imports faced a deep setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, coniferous wood in rough imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2015, New Zealand (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of coniferous wood in the rough to Chile, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+270.8% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (0.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coniferous wood in the rough to Chile, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+218.8% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2015, the average import price for coniferous wood in the rough amounted to $X per cubic meter, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2015, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per cubic meter), while the price for New Zealand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-11.3%).

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