MERCOSUR: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR coniferous roundwood market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the seventh consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of roundwood (coniferous), which increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uruguay dominates exports structure, finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X cubic meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X cubic meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Chile (X cubic meters) held a little share of total exports.

Uruguay was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood (coniferous) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uruguay (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil and Chile saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) emerged as the largest coniferous roundwood supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per cubic meter), while Argentina ($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 Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, coniferous roundwood imports in MERCOSUR reduced remarkably to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru represented the major importer of roundwood (coniferous) in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total imports. Chile (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coniferous roundwood imports into Peru stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru and Colombia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per cubic meter), while Colombia ($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 Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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