Southern Asia: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian preservative-treated rough wood market fell modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

Preservative-treated rough wood exports reduced rapidly to X cubic meters in 2021, shrinking by -37.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X cubic meters) was the key exporter of preservative-treated rough wood, generating 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Afghanistan (X cubic meters), mixing up a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preservative-treated rough wood exports from India stood at -24.3%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+39.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +39.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Afghanistan (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of India (-11.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports.

In India, preservative-treated rough wood exports shrank by an average annual rate of -19.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, falling by -34.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while Afghanistan amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.0%).

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -62.8% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 59%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of preservative-treated rough wood, namely India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Maldives (X cubic meters), constituting a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood importing markets in Southern Asia were Pakistan ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +8.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per cubic meter), while India ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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