Portugal: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese sawnwood (coniferous) market declined rapidly to $X in 2022, falling by -15.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Portugal

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Sawnwood (coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Portugal

Sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Portugal surged to X cubic meters in 2022, increasing by 1,218% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Portugal, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X cubic meters), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +33.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+13.0% per year) and the United States (+138.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Portugal, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +36.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+13.5% per year) and the United States (+139.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) increased by 57% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 202%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (coniferous) imports to Portugal, together comprising 58% of total imports. Estonia, Lithuania, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the United States, Austria, Russia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +149.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Finland ($X) and Estonia ($X) constituted the largest sawnwood (coniferous) suppliers to Portugal, together comprising 60% of total imports. Germany, France, Lithuania, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, Austria, Italy, Russia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +143.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($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 Latvia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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