MERCOSUR: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR veneer sheet market rose markedly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Veneer Sheet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, veneer sheet production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were exported in MERCOSUR; dropping by X% against 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2022, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports fell significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X square meters) represented the main exporter of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X square meters), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters) and Uruguay (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Paraguay (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest veneer sheet supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per square meter), while Argentina ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise decreased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X square meters) represented the largest importer of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, comprising X% of total imports. Peru (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Chile (X%). Paraguay (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to veneer sheet imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Colombia (X%), Ecuador (X%), Argentina (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Ecuador (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform