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

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

The Paraguayan market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) totaled $X in 2022, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Paraguay

For the third year in a row, Paraguay recorded growth in shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), which increased by 47% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports posted a moderate increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Paraguay, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X cubic meters), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+24.2% per year) and Brazil (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Paraguay, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay stood at +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+28.7% per year) and Brazil (-10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -21.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -63% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 330%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X cubic meters) was the main saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) supplier to Paraguay, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +67.8%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Paraguay.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +46.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -13.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform