Chile: Sawnwood Market Overview 2020

Sawnwood Exports from Chile

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported from Chile; waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Chile

South Korea (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Japan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Chile, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for sawnwood exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

South Korea (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Chile

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked of $X thousand per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Oman ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S. (-X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood Imports into Chile

Sawnwood imports into Chile totaled X cubic meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, sawnwood imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a conspicuous growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Chile

In 2017, the U.S. (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Canada (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), France ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest sawnwood suppliers to Chile, together comprising X% of total imports.

Canada (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Chile

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood import price continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was France ($X thousand per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from the U.S. ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform