Overview of the Global Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

The global market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose modestly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, New Zealand (X cubic meters) was the major exporter of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), comprising X% of total exports. Russia (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Norway (X%), the United States (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). The following exporters - Canada (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Uruguay (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Japan (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous). At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Japan (X%), Spain (X%), Norway (X%), Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (X%), Canada (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (X p.p.), Norway (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Russia, Canada and the United States saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global exports. The Czech Republic, Canada, Russia, Norway, Poland, Japan, Belgium, Spain, Uruguay and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uruguay, 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 2023, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports

In 2023, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imported worldwide dropped to X cubic meters, which is down by X% against 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the main importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which amounted to X% of total imports. Austria (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sweden (X%), South Korea (X%), Japan (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%). India (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, India (X%), Ireland (X%), Belgium (X%) and Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (X%), Sweden (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Finland (X%), Germany (X%), South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of India, Belgium and Austria increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2022, 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 China ($X per cubic meter), while Ireland ($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 Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform