Non coniferous roundwood market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for non-coniferous roundwood in Indonesia showed moderate fluctuations, remaining between 123 and 126 million m³. The peak in 2020 at 125.7 million m³ was supported by policy synchronisation efforts between upstream and downstream sectors to clarify the supply of roundwood from natural forests, plantations, and smallholder sources. A subsequent dip to 123.3 million m³ in 2022 coincided with a 36% expansion of oil palm plantations, which drove deforestation and reduced forest cover available for timber production.

The regulatory landscape evolved throughout the period, with the strengthening of the Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK) to meet global standards and the introduction of Export Benchmark Prices (HPE) for wood products to govern export duties. The delay in implementing the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until late 2025 provided relief for exporters and contributed to the market's recovery to 125.1 million m³ in 2023. Additionally, the development of Non-Timber Forest Products (HHBK) was promoted through social forestry policies, diversifying forest-based incomes.

Regulations for exporting wood furniture to Europe continued to tighten, requiring stricter legality, certification, and quality standards. The adjustment of export tariffs and the extended EUDR deadlines for micro, small, and medium enterprises reflect an ongoing adaptation to international market demands, shaping the trade environment for Indonesian wood.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m³

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia held the fourth position globally in non-coniferous roundwood production.

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Following two years of growth, Indonesia's non-coniferous roundwood production declined. In 2021, production remained stable year-over-year at 125.0 million cubic meters. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 125.3 million cubic meters, with the largest annual increase of 1.2% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, M m³

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Indonesia

Exports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia exported 0.1 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, marking a 112.5% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.0 thousand cubic meters, with the largest decline of 54.7% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

From 2018 to 2021, China, Singapore, and Vietnam consistently led Indonesia's export structure by volume. China accounted for 46.1% of exports, Singapore for 21.1%, and Vietnam for 15.6%, together representing 82.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes dropped to a minimum in 2020 and climbed to their maximum in 2021, representing a 2.5-fold shift. In 2021, Indonesia's non-coniferous roundwood export value reached 703 thousand US dollars, a 153.5% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 277 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 58.2% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China and Singapore dominated Indonesia's export market in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.9% of total flows, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Indonesia

Imports in kind, K m³

Indonesia's imports of foreign non-coniferous roundwood declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 14.9 thousand cubic meters, a 96.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 97.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 72.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Malaysia played a dominant role in Indonesia's imports of non-coniferous roundwood by volume, consistently accounting for 96.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Indonesia's imports of non-coniferous roundwood declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 6 499 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 80.2% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 89.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 52.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia remained the primary market for Indonesia's imports in value terms, with a share of 82.9% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021