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

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

The MENA's market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in MENA reduced remarkably to X cubic meters, shrinking by -28.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in MENA, with the volume of exports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), comprising an 18% share of total exports. The following exporters - Israel (X cubic meters) and Oman (X cubic meters) - together made up 4.9% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of +51.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+19.0%) and Israel (+17.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Israel increased by +75 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter), while Turkey ($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 Israel (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) were imported in MENA; shrinking by -19.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Egypt (X cubic meters), Algeria (X cubic meters), the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) and Morocco (X cubic meters) were the major importers of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), together comprising 92% of total imports. Tunisia (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in MENA, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+17.1% per year) and Algeria (+23.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per cubic meter), while Morocco ($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 Algeria (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform