Malta: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market attained its maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Malta

In value terms, sawn wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, exports of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise from Malta totaled X cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood exports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the major exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (X cubic meters) and Brazil (X cubic meters), together creating X% share of total exports. Peru (X cubic meters) and Malaysia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Indonesia was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Brazil (-X%), Peru (-X%), China (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Brazil, Malaysia and Peru increased by X%, X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Indonesia (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Malaysia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Malta stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their maximum at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Indonesia ($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 Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were imported into Malta; falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a noticeable deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) were the main importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, generating X% of total import. Mexico (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), South Korea (X%) and Australia (X%). Germany (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Japan, India, Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Chinese and Malta, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in Malta stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Malta import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2011; however, from 2012 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 Italy ($X per cubic meter), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform