Portugal: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese sawnwood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Sawnwood Production in Portugal

In value terms, sawnwood production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood exported from Portugal reduced rapidly to X cubic meters, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood exports from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Algeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into Portugal

Sawnwood imports into Portugal rose rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sawnwood imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and the United States (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Germany, Finland, Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, Austria, Lithuania, Hungary and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Germany, Brazil, Estonia, Hungary, Cameroon, Angola, Gabon, Austria and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Angola, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Cameroon ($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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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