Overview of the Global Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

In 2022, the global market for saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X cubic meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Uruguay (X cubic meters) and Norway (X cubic meters) were the major exporters of saw logs and veneer logs, together mixing up X% of total exports. Russia (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Canada (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplying countries worldwide were New Zealand ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of global exports. The Czech Republic, Uruguay, Belgium, Russia, France, Canada, Poland, Latvia, Norway and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports

In 2022, global saw logs and veneer logs imports contracted significantly to X cubic meters, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importer of saw logs and veneer logs in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Austria (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Sweden (X%), Germany (X%), Free Zones (X%), Japan (X%) and Belgium (X%). Finland (X cubic meters), India (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), South Korea (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Free Zones (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Portugal (X%), Poland (X%) and Austria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Sweden, Germany and India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (X%), Finland (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.), Free Zones (X p.p.) and Austria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Japan and China saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Global import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($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 Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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