Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil
4. Exports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil

Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; posts and beams import price amounted to $1,838 per ton, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, wood; posts and beams import price increased by +67.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($2,167 per ton), while the price for Argentina amounted to $721 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; posts and beams export price amounted to $602 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,839 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($615 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $531 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cuba (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of wood; posts and beamses decreased by -56.2% to 107 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 250 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood; posts and beams imports contracted remarkably to $196K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Wood; Posts and Beams to Brazil in 2022:

1. Austria (82.5 tons)
2. Argentina (24.3 tons)

Exports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood; posts and beamses were finally on the rise to reach 157 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback.

In value terms, wood; posts and beams exports skyrocketed to $95K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp contraction.

Top Export Markets for Wood; Posts and Beams from Brazil in 2022:

1. Cuba (130.2 tons)
2. Netherlands (26.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform