U.S.: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the U.S.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of preservative-treated rough wood were exported from the United States; surging by 12% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 282%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 232% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahamas (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from the United States, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Jamaica, Peru, Haiti, Ghana, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Colombia, Belize, the Dominican Republic and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +61.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from the United States were Bahamas ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Jamaica, Peru, Cayman Islands, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ghana, Colombia, Belize and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turks and Caicos Islands, with a CAGR of +48.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 91%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood, which increased by 21% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 303%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X cubic meters) was the main preservative-treated rough wood supplier to the United States, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X cubic meters), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +3.2%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the United States, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled -3.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 7% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the UK amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-6.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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