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Dominican Republic: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -9.6% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 10%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2016, overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -12.8% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2013, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 620% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports contracted markedly to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 260%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bahamas (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to Bahamas exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Haiti (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahamas was relatively modest.

In value terms, Bahamas ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Haiti ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahamas was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by -49.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Haiti ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Bahamas totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (+103.6%).

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2020, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 28% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 2,185%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports reduced slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 832,167% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the United States (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +69.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +63.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by -24.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 7%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +6.8% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of preservative-treated rough wood consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Ireland, together comprising 26% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Japan, India, Russia, Pakistan, Indonesia, the UK, Brazil, Portugal, Bangladesh and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of preservative-treated rough wood in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of preservative-treated rough wood production in 2021 were China, the United States and Lithuania, with a combined 24% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of preservative-treated rough wood to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the Dominican Republic.

What are the leading importers of preservative-treated rough wood from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Bahamas emerged as the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Haiti $980), with a 14% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for preservative-treated rough wood in the Dominican Republic?

In 2016, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $200 per cubic meter, shrinking by -37.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for preservative-treated rough wood in the Dominican Republic?

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $244 per cubic meter in 2021, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the preservative-treated rough wood market in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16103116 - Rough softwood poles, injected or otherwise impregnated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024