Paraguay: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in Paraguay

In 2022, the Paraguayan veneer sheet market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Production in Paraguay

In value terms, veneer sheet production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Veneer sheet production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X square meters) was the main destination for veneer sheet exports from Paraguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheet exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from Paraguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average veneer sheet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%).

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X square meters) was the main supplier of veneer sheet to Paraguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X square meters), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to X%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise to Paraguay, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet import price amounted to $X per square meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per square meter), while the price for Argentina amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

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