Latin America and the Caribbean: Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the chipped non-coniferous wood market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of chipped non-coniferous wood consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of chipped non-coniferous wood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries with the highest volumes of chipped non-coniferous wood production in 2018 were Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of chipped non-coniferous wood production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Chile, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2018, the amount of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles exported in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood exports totaled $X in 2018. The total exports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Chile (X tons) represented the key exporter of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, achieving X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-coniferous wood in chips or particles exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Brazil (+X%) and Uruguay (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Chile, Brazil and Uruguay increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest chipped non-coniferous wood supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the chipped non-coniferous wood export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the chipped non-coniferous wood export price, however, continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The imports totaled X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, chipped non-coniferous wood imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood imports stood at $X in 2018. The total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Haiti (X tons), distantly followed by Jamaica (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) represented the largest importers of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Jamaica (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-coniferous wood in chips or particles in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Haiti, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Haiti (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform