Latin America and the Caribbean: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American preservative-treated rough wood market stood at $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile prevails in exports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Costa Rica (X cubic meters), constituting a X% share of total exports. Honduras (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of preservative-treated rough wood. At the same time, Costa Rica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Costa Rica emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Honduras (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Costa Rica (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Chile, preservative-treated rough wood exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Honduras (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per cubic meter), while Costa Rica ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, overseas purchases of preservative-treated rough wood were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bahamas (X cubic meters) and Peru (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Mexico (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Jamaica (X%), Belize (X%) and Haiti (X%). The following importers - Turks and Caicos Islands (X cubic meters), Costa Rica (X cubic meters), Colombia (X cubic meters), Cuba (X cubic meters) and Grenada (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Grenada (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Bahamas ($X), Peru ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Jamaica, Haiti, Belize, Turks and Caicos Islands, Costa Rica, Colombia, Grenada and Cuba lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Grenada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per cubic meter), while Cuba ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform