Middle East: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -0.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the Middle East

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -37.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of preservative-treated rough wood were exported in the Middle East; rising by 45% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 146%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X cubic meters, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), achieving a 5.1% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preservative-treated rough wood exports, with a CAGR of +25.3% from 2012 to 2021. The United Arab Emirates (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey increased by +34 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier in the Middle East, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Turkey, preservative-treated rough wood exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 9.4%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter), while Turkey amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-1.9%).

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 24% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X cubic meters), Oman (X cubic meters) and Yemen (X cubic meters) represented roughly 75% of total imports in 2021. Jordan (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 7.4% share, followed by Kuwait (6.1%). The following importers - Israel (X cubic meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) - each amounted to an 8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Oman ($X) and Yemen ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports. Jordan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main importing countries, Jordan, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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 Turkey ($X per cubic meter), while Israel ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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