Non coniferous sawnwood market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The non-coniferous sawnwood market in the Americas experienced a significant contraction in volume, declining from 30 520 thousand m³ in 2018 to 21 907 thousand m³ in 2023. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2020, when the market size fell by 21% to 24 732 thousand m³, following a period of gradual reduction.

A partial recovery took hold in 2021 and 2022, with market volume increasing to 25 513 thousand m³. This upturn was supported by rising global demand for exports, which encouraged production, alongside a growing consumer preference for certified and sustainably sourced lumber. Persistent supply chain and logistical bottlenecks, however, continued to pose challenges and likely tempered the scale of the rebound. This recovery was short-lived, as the market volume contracted again in 2023, falling to 21 907 thousand m³.

Entering 2024, the market faced new logistical disruptions, including a major Canadian rail shutdown that stranded trade and forced a shift to higher-cost trucking, increasing supply chain expenses. Concurrently, new export opportunities emerged from large-scale construction projects in the Middle East, while domestic consumer demand increasingly favored products with clear country-of-origin and sustainability labeling.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

Production of non-coniferous sawnwood in the Americas declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 25 489 K m³, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 18.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Americas

Exports in kind, K m³

Exports of non-coniferous sawnwood from the Americas dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 326 K m³, a solid 15.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 36.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 076 K m³, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 24.5% drop. In 2018, exports showed no change, remaining stable.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in volume terms was diversified. China accounted for 17.5% of exports, South Korea for 8.7%, and Hong Kong for 5.4%, together making up just 31.6% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position in the market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood shipments from the Americas increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 005 M $ US, a 25.2% rise year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 34.2%, with an average annual increase of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The export market in value terms from 2017 to 2020 had a broad base. China represented 33.6% of exports, India 3.9%, and Vietnam 3.7%, collectively accounting for 41.3% of total flows. The remaining 58.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Americas

Imports in kind, K m³

After two years of growth, imports of non-coniferous sawnwood into the Americas declined. In 2020, import volume fell to 571 K m³, a steep 52.3% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 36.9%, with an average annual decline of 14.2%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 1 196 K m³, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 32.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Between 2017 and 2020, the import structure in volume terms remained scattered. China made up 12.0% of imports, Spain 4.0%, and Italy 2.9%, together totaling just 18.9% of all flows. No single trading partner emerged as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of non-coniferous sawnwood into the Americas declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 480 M $ US, a substantial 10.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 11.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 545 M $ US, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The import market in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide-ranging. Germany accounted for 4.9% of imports, China for 1.5%, and Cameroon for 1.3%, together representing just 7.7% of total flows. The remaining 92.3% was shared by many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020