Non coniferous sawnwood market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in Argentina expanded from 1 711 thousand m³ in 2018 to 1 958 thousand m³ in 2019. This growth was supported by the ongoing voluntary norms promoting the use of locally grown species in housing construction, and in 2019 by legislative discussions aimed at reducing production costs through advance tax relief for social contributions, which were intended to stimulate domestic consumption.

After peaking in 2019, the market contracted to 1 861 thousand m³ in 2020. Although phytosanitary controls for wood packaging were simplified that year to lower administrative costs for international trade, the overall demand softened. A modest recovery to 1 883 thousand m³ occurred in 2021, coinciding with the introduction of mandatory certification and labeling requirements for wood-based panels and updated structural timber classification standards that facilitated export access. However, in 2022 the market fell sharply to 1 777 thousand m³ as the domestic market closed amid recession, a strong dollar, and low international prices, according to industry reports.

By 2023, the market stabilized at 1 772 thousand m³, while investment trends continued with announcements of expanded sawmilling and board production capacity. In 2024, the opening of the Acon Timber sawmill and pellet plant in Corrientes signaled renewed investment in the forest-industrial sector, alongside increasing EU regulatory pressure that is driving adoption of sustainability certifications.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 14th globally in the production of non-coniferous sawnwood.

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Argentina produced 1 860 K m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, marking a sharp increase of 40.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 12.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 0.0%.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Argentina

Exports in kind, K m³

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.1 K m³ and peaked in 2020 at 4.8 K m³, showing a dramatic 230.3% rise from 2019. This represents a 41-fold difference between the high and low points. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 82.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a staggering 1 152.1% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Uruguay, and Chile dominated the export structure in kind, accounting for 40.9%, 27.7%, and 15.5% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 84.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to a minimum in 2018 at 102 K $ US and climbed to a maximum in 2020 at 1 697 K $ US, reflecting a 504.8% increase over the previous year. This shift represents a 17-fold difference. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 79.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Uruguay, and Chile were the main markets for exports in value terms, with shares of 42.4%, 20.5%, and 17.6%, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 80.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Argentina

Imports in kind, K m³

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes varied significantly, with a high of 639.2 K m³ in 2019 and a low of 5.5 K m³ in 2020, representing a 99.1% decrease and a 116-fold difference. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4 182.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China was the key partner for imports in kind, accounting for 97.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, non-coniferous sawnwood imports to Argentina increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 3 702 K $ US, marking a limited rise of 9.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 42.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 379 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring that year at 35.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Bolivia, and the United States were the leading destinations in the import structure in value terms, with shares of 26.6%, 17.5%, and 13.2%, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 57.3% of total import flows.

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

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