Overview of the Global Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

After three years of growth, the global market for saw logs and veneer logs decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production reduced rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of saw logs and veneer logs production in 2019 were Russia (X tonnes), New Zealand (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. The Czech Republic, Australia, Germany, Norway, Japan, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Japan (+X% per year), while saw logs and veneer logs production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports

Global saw logs and veneer logs exports expanded rapidly to X tonnes in 2019, growing by X% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports fell slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, New Zealand (X tonnes), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Australia (X tonnes) were the largest exporters of saw logs and veneer logs, together constituting X% of total exports. Poland (X tonnes), Norway (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Uruguay (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Uruguay (+X% per year), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, the Czech Republic, Germany, Australia, Poland, Slovenia, Norway and Finland, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports

In 2019, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs imported worldwide rose slightly to X tonnes, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

China was the main importer of saw logs and veneer logs in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. Austria (X tonnes) occupied an X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sweden (X%) and Germany (X%). The following importers - South Korea (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Finland (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Sweden (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. By contrast, South Korea (-X%) and Finland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of China, Sweden, Germany and Austria increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X p.p.) and Finland (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Sweden (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of saw logs and veneer logs consumption in 2019 were China (35M tonnes), Russia (23M tonnes) and the U.S. (18M tonnes), with a combined 64% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of saw logs and veneer logs production in 2019 were Russia (31M tonnes), New Zealand (21M tonnes) and the U.S. (19M tonnes), with a combined 61% share of global production. The Czech Republic, Australia, Germany, Norway, Japan, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplying countries worldwide were New Zealand ($2.2B), the U.S. ($1.6B) and Russia ($1.4B), with a combined 33% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, the Czech Republic, Germany, Australia, Poland, Slovenia, Norway and Finland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the leading importers of saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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In value terms, China ($12.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs worldwide, comprising 62% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($798M), with a 4.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 3.2% share.

What is the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $230 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs in the world?

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In 2019, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $270 per tonne, rising by 6.2% against the previous year.