CIS: Plywood Market 2024

Plywood Market Size in CIS

In 2023, the CIS plywood market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plywood Production in CIS

In value terms, plywood production expanded remarkably to $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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plywood Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, plywood exports in the CIS surged to X cubic meters, picking up by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plywood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated perceptible 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X cubic meters) was the largest exporter of plywood, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X cubic meters), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to plywood exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belarus increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest plywood supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while Belarus stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%).

Plywood Imports

Imports in CIS

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of plywood increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plywood imports rose slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Azerbaijan (X cubic meters) represented the major importer of plywood, comprising X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belarus (X%), Russia (X%), Uzbekistan (X%) and Armenia (X%). Kyrgyzstan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Armenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per cubic meter), while Azerbaijan ($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 Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform