Chile: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Chile

After two years of decline, the Chilean market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by 8.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Chile

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from Chile

In 2021, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exported from Chile rose remarkably to X cubic meters, surging by 5.1% on 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from Chile, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X cubic meters), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +61.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-4.2% per year) and Peru (+66.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from Chile, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +65.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+95.6% per year) and Japan (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 32% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Peru (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imported into Chile skyrocketed to X cubic meters, jumping by 925% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Chile, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X cubic meters), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Chile, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by -31.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Czech Republic stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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