Latin America and the Caribbean: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, sawn wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, sawn wood production continues to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their maximum at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Peru (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Bolivia (X%), Colombia (X%) and Guyana (X%). Mexico (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mexico (+X%) and Bolivia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Guyana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Peru (-X%) and Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Brazil, Peru and Colombia increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Bolivia (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest sawn wood supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total sawn wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Colombia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2018, sawn wood imports in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X cubic meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked in 2018, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sawn wood imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in sawn wood imports structure, recording X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. Panama (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

Mexico was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Panama (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Panama (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total sawn wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the sawn wood import price continues to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Mexico ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Panama totaled $X per thousand cubic meters.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Panama.

Source: IndexBox Platform