Eastern Asia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for saw logs and veneer logs reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Eastern Asia

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs exported in Eastern Asia declined remarkably to X cubic meters, waning by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan dominates exports structure, recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. China (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Japan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Japan and China increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Japan, saw logs and veneer logs exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while Japan totaled $X per cubic meter.

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

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, saw logs and veneer logs imports in Eastern Asia declined dramatically to X cubic meters, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) was the main importer of saw logs and veneer logs, making up X% of total imports. Japan (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (X%).

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saw logs and veneer logs import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while South Korea ($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 China (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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