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

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Russian market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), when its value increased by 2.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -2.5% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 68%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Russia, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X cubic meters), tenfold. Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +24.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-10.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+45.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Russia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-9.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (+66.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Uzbekistan (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous), when their volume increased by 155% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 531%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at +3,828.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +173.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, shrinking by -48.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 191% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tajikistan amounted to +89.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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