MERCOSUR: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR industrial roundwood market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, industrial roundwood production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of industrial roundwood, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uruguay represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X cubic meters), generating a X% share of total exports. Ecuador (X cubic meters) and Suriname (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Uruguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Suriname (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Suriname (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Uruguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the largest industrial roundwood supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uruguay stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Suriname ($X per cubic meter), while Uruguay ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Suriname (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of industrial roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which resulted at X% of total imports. Uruguay (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%). Colombia (X cubic meters), Argentina (X cubic meters), Venezuela (X cubic meters) and Paraguay (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial roundwood in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Uruguay, industrial roundwood imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per cubic meter), while Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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