China: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in China

The revenue of the sawnwood market in China amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood market attained its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Sawnwood Production in China

Sawnwood production in China amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, sawnwood production continues to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. The sawnwood production peaked of X cubic meters in 2016, leveling off in the following year.

Sawnwood Exports from China

Sawnwood exports from China totaled X cubic meters in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The exports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from China

Japan (X cubic meters) was the main destination of sawnwood exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X cubic meters), threefold. South Korea (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from China, making up X% of total sawnwood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in China

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the average export prices increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X thousand per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Japan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into China

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were imported into China; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into China

In 2017, Russia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Canada (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

In value terms, largest sawnwood suppliers to China were Russia ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Canada, Finland, Vietnam and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers , Finland (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in China

In 2017, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform