Pakistan: Sawnwood Market Overview 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Pakistan

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Pakistan amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The sawnwood consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Sawnwood Production in Pakistan

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood produced in Pakistan totaled X cubic meters, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, sawnwood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the sawnwood production reached their peak volume of X cubic meters; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Sawnwood Exports from Pakistan

In 2017, sawnwood exports from Pakistan totaled X cubic meters, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Pakistan

Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) was the main destination of sawnwood exports from Pakistan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X cubic meters), threefold. Belgium (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from Pakistan, making up X% of total sawnwood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-X% per year) and Iran (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Pakistan

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Saudi Arabia ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Iran (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Pakistan

Sawnwood imports into Pakistan totaled X cubic meters in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume 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 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Pakistan

The U.S. (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Pakistan, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Latvia, Ukraine and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

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

In value terms, largest sawnwood suppliers to Pakistan were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Malaysia, Austria, Latvia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine (+X% per year) recorded 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 Pakistan

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the average import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sawnwood reached its maximum level of $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Malaysia ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Ukraine ($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 Malaysia (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform