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

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

The CIS market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) fell to $X in 2021, reducing by -4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in CIS

For the fifth year in a row, the CIS recorded decline in shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), which decreased by -39.8% to X cubic meters in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 8.8%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in (coniferous) structure, finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from Russia stood at -12.7%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+38.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +38.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by +4.1 and +1.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in the CIS, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by +77.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+6.0%).

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in CIS

In 2021, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in the CIS skyrocketed to X cubic meters, rising by 36% against 2020. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 95%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) represented the major importer of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), generating 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) and Belarus (X cubic meters), together mixing up a 29% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+57.0%) and Kyrgyzstan (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +57.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+20 p.p.) and Belarus (+7.9 p.p.) increased significantly, 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 the CIS were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +48.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, declining by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum 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 Belarus ($X per cubic meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 Belarus (-5.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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