Northern America: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Northern America

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Northern America amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawn wood market reached its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Sawn Wood Production in Northern America

In value terms, sawn wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sawn wood production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood production reached its maximum level in 2018, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were exported in Northern America; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sawn wood exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the key exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X cubic meters), constituting X% share of total exports.

The U.S. was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2018. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S. and Canada increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest sawn wood supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total sawn wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the U.S., sawn wood exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Northern America amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, 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 in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while Canada amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Canada.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were imported in Northern America; reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood imports reached their peak of X cubic meters. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of sawn wood imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in 2018.

The U.S. was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. The U.S. (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Northern America.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Northern America amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by import prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of import prices for the U.S. amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform