Northern America: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Northern America

The North American market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +10.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Northern America

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 487% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in Northern America

Exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at X cubic meters in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X cubic meters) represented the largest exporter of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), constituting 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X cubic meters), constituting a 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Canada (with a CAGR of -9.6%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplier in Northern America, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the United States, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while Canada stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.6%).

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) decreased by -14% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 76,149%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 84,168%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X cubic meters) was the major importer of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), committing 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X cubic meters), comprising a 23% share of total imports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imports, with a CAGR of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United States (-1.7 p.p.) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) importing markets in Northern America were Canada ($X) and the United States ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +5.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while Canada totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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