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

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

The MERCOSUR market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) fell to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

Exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) totaled X cubic meters in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +14.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 52%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X cubic meters) was the major exporter of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), achieving 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X cubic meters), constituting a 20% share of total exports. Suriname (X cubic meters) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Uruguay stood at +7.1%. At the same time, Brazil (+53.2%) and Suriname (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +53.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Brazil (+19 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Uruguay (-15.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

In Uruguay, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) expanded at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+35.2% per year) and Suriname (+7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per cubic meter), while Uruguay ($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 Uruguay (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -3% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +132.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the major importing country with an import of about X cubic meters, which finished at 53% of total imports. Uruguay (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 33% share, followed by Argentina (7.3%). Venezuela (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Venezuela (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in MERCOSUR, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uruguay amounted to +6.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-2.2% per year) and Argentina (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per cubic meter), while Brazil ($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 Venezuela (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform