South-Eastern Asia: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

After seven years of growth, the Southeast Asian roundwood market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Roundwood Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, roundwood production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of roundwood were exported in South-Eastern Asia; waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic slump. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia was the largest exporter of roundwood in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X cubic meters), Cambodia (X cubic meters), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X cubic meters) and Myanmar (X cubic meters), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Thailand (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to roundwood exports from Malaysia stood at X%. At the same time, Thailand (X%) and Cambodia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Myanmar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.), Cambodia (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Myanmar saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest roundwood supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cambodia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Malaysia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year) and Cambodia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per cubic meter), while Vietnam ($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 Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, roundwood imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam was the major importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which accounted for X% of total imports. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (X%). Indonesia (X cubic meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roundwood in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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