Southern Asia: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian roundwood market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, roundwood production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Roundwood exports dropped rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Afghanistan (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Afghanistan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest roundwood supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, roundwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while Afghanistan stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Roundwood Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, roundwood imports in Southern Asia plummeted to X cubic meters, shrinking by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, reaching X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Bangladesh (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Bangladesh (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bangladesh saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roundwood in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, roundwood imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while Bangladesh stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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