U.S.: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. roundwood market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in the U.S.

In value terms, roundwood production dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and Japan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, Vietnam and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest markets for roundwood exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, India and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of roundwood imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest roundwood suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Sweden ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Honduras ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($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 Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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