Southern Asia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Southern Asia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, sawn wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were exported in Southern Asia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India was the largest exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X cubic meters), creating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Pakistan (X cubic meters) and Sri Lanka (X cubic meters) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawn wood exports from India stood at -X%. At the same time, Nepal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Pakistan (-X%) and Sri Lanka (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Nepal (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest sawn wood supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total sawn wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+X% per year) and Pakistan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price, however, continues to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Sri Lanka ($X per cubic meter), while Nepal ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were imported in Southern Asia; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a strong growth. 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 attained their peak figure in 2018, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India dominates sawn wood imports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X cubic meters), generating X% share of total imports. Maldives (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest growing importer in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Maldives (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Maldives (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Sri Lanka and India saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Maldives (+X% per year) and Sri Lanka (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Maldives ($X per cubic meter), while Sri Lanka ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform