CIS: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in CIS

For the third year in a row, the CIS sawnwood (coniferous) market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +63.5% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in CIS

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +32.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (coniferous) exported in the CIS dropped rapidly to X cubic meters, waning by -81.9% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus represented the largest exporter of sawnwood (coniferous) in the CIS, with the volume of exports recording X cubic meters, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X cubic meters), achieving a 27% share of total exports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sawnwood (coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of -4.0% from 2012 to 2022. Russia (-33.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus increased by +66 percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Belarus, with a CAGR of -4.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, reducing by -37% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 30%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while Belarus stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.0%).

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (coniferous) imported in the CIS surged to X cubic meters, growing by 545% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Azerbaijan (X cubic meters), Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) represented the key importer of sawnwood (coniferous) in the CIS, generating 93% of total import. The following importers - Moldova (X cubic meters) and Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) - together made up 5.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +96.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood (coniferous) in the CIS, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 6.3% share.

In Uzbekistan, sawnwood (coniferous) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +91.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+101.8% per year) and Moldova (+31.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 225% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 (+17.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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