Malaysia: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Exports from Malaysia

In 2017, sawnwood exports from Malaysia totaled X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Malaysia

Thailand (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and the Philippines (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total exports. India, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Taiwan, Chinese, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, Oman and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for sawnwood exported from Malaysia were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Sri Lanka, India, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Taiwan, Chinese, South Africa, Singapore and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Malaysia

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Japan ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Singapore ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Malaysia

In 2017, imports of sawnwood into Malaysia totaled X cubic meters, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Malaysia

The U.S. (X cubic meters), New Zealand (X cubic meters) and Australia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Thailand, Canada, Brazil, Finland, Sweden, France, Cameroon and Congo, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest sawnwood suppliers to Malaysia were the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. New Zealand, Thailand, Cameroon, France, Congo, Canada, Brazil, Finland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Finland (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Malaysia

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Cameroon ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from New Zealand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform