Asia-Pacific: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the sawn wood market reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the sawn wood market failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, sawn wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

The exports totaled X cubic meters in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when Exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood exports attained their peak of X cubic meters, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when Exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the main exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (X cubic meters), creating a X% share of total exports. Malaysia (X cubic meters) and Vietnam (X cubic meters) occupied a little share of total exports.

Exports from Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, China (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (+X p.p.) and Vietnam (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2018, the share of Malaysia (-X p.p.) and China (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood markets in Asia-Pacific were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Vietnam recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their maximum at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Indonesia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

The imports stood at X cubic meters in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when Imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawn wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. The total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: 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 2018 figures, the sawn wood imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when Imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters), distantly followed by South Korea (X cubic meters), Australia (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) were the largest importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Malaysia (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Singapore (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total sawn wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: 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. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Source: IndexBox Platform