Israel: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Israel

The Israeli market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) reduced markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Israel

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 126%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from Israel

In 2022, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased by 1,131% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,572%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,066%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Israel, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), sevenfold. Japan (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +155.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Japan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Israel, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +227.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Japan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, falling by -15.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per cubic meter) and the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per cubic meter) and Cyprus ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into Israel

Imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) into Israel reached X cubic meters in 2022, growing by 14% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 689%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X cubic meters) constituted the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) supplier to Israel, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. South Africa (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at +114.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+101.8% per year) and South Africa (+53.8% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Israel, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand amounted to +92.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+63.3% per year) and Ecuador (+185.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by -41.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 71%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 Ecuador (+41.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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