South-Eastern Asia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of sawn wood consumption peaked in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Sawn Wood Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, sawn wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sawn wood production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood production reached its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were exported in South-Eastern Asia; declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, sawn wood exports attained their peak of X cubic meters, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood exports totaled $X in 2018. The total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood exports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sawn wood exports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Indonesia dominates sawn wood exports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X cubic meters), generating X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawn wood exports from Indonesia stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing exporter in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Vietnam (-X%) and Indonesia (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Malaysia experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their maximum at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Indonesia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were imported in South-Eastern Asia; coming down by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Malaysia (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Vietnam (X cubic meters), Singapore (X cubic meters) and Thailand (X cubic meters) were the major importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together creating X% of total imports. The Philippines (X cubic meters) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total sawn wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In Vietnam, sawn wood imports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (-X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Thailand ($X per cubic meter), while Singapore ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform