South-Eastern Asia: Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

After ten years of growth, the Southeast Asian industrial roundwood (coniferous) market decreased by -6.3% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of industrial roundwood (coniferous) were exported in South-Eastern Asia; waning by -53.5% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X cubic meters) represented the major exporter of industrial roundwood (coniferous), mixing up 58% of total exports. Indonesia (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 29% share, followed by Vietnam (11%). Myanmar (X cubic meters) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +24.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 169%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per cubic meter), while Malaysia ($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 Myanmar (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Industrial roundwood (coniferous) imports skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of 33% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 100%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam represented the main importer of industrial roundwood (coniferous) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports recording X cubic meters, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X cubic meters), constituting a 23% share of total imports. The Philippines (X cubic meters) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (+44.9%) and Malaysia (+39.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +44.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines increased by +21, +18 and +1.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial roundwood (coniferous) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled +10.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+34.1% per year) and the Philippines (+25.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, shrinking by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while Malaysia ($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 Vietnam (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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