Saudi Arabia: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The sawnwood consumption peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Production in Saudi Arabia

In 2017, production of sawnwood in Saudi Arabia stood at X cubic meters, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood production continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The sawnwood production peaked of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2017, sawnwood exports from Saudi Arabia totaled X cubic meters, rising by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawnwood exports attained their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Saudi Arabia

Yemen (X cubic meters) was the main destination of sawnwood exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bahrain (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and Bahrain (-X% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from Saudi Arabia, making up X% of total sawnwood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Yemen stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and Bahrain (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Saudi Arabia

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, approximately equating the previous year. In general, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X thousand per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Sudan ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sawnwood Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood imported into Saudi Arabia amounted to X cubic meters, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a modest increase. The imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Saudi Arabia

Finland (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Chile (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Romania, Germany, Austria, Lithuania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest sawnwood suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Romania, Germany, Chile, Slovenia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers , Brazil (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Saudi Arabia

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for sawnwood attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for sawnwood stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Chile ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Romania (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform