Global Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size

The global sawnwood (non-coniferous) market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.3% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports

Global sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports fell notably to X cubic meters in 2022, dropping by -21.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. The global exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the twelve major exporters of sawnwood (non-coniferous), namely the United States, Thailand, Russia, Cameroon, Gabon, Croatia, Malaysia, Latvia, Germany, the UK, France and Romania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Canada (X cubic meters) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplier worldwide, comprising 20% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with an 8.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +3.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+3.6% per year) and Cameroon (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the UK ($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 Canada (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were imported worldwide; which is down by -6.2% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the key importer of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was near 36% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the UK (X cubic meters) and Vietnam (X cubic meters), together achieving a 13% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X cubic meters), the Philippines (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Mexico (X cubic meters) and Canada (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports into China stood at +4.4%. At the same time, the Philippines (+18.3%), the UK (+14.7%), Vietnam (+9.7%), Belgium (+6.8%), Spain (+5.6%), the Netherlands (+3.9%) and Mexico (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.3% from 2012-2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.2%) and Canada (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, the UK, the Philippines and Vietnam increased by +9.3, +6, +2.8 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sawnwood (non-coniferous) worldwide, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.8% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.5% share.

In China, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+4.4% per year) and the UK (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while Spain ($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 Canada (+9.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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