Turkey: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Turkey

The Turkish market for saw logs and veneer logs contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild reduction. Saw logs and veneer logs consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Turkey

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Saw logs and veneer logs production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Turkey

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X cubic meters), Georgia (X cubic meters) and Iran (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of saw logs and veneer logs exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Central African Republic (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters) and Hungary (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs imports to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Serbia, Latvia, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Cameroon and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Central African Republic ($X) and Croatia ($X) appeared to be the largest saw logs and veneer logs suppliers to Turkey, together accounting for X% of total imports. Serbia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, Cameroon, France, Latvia, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Latvia ($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 Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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