Non coniferous sawnwood market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in Brazil began at 2.05 million m³ in 2018, supported by the country's strong position as a tropical timber producer with rising investments in sustainable forest management. It then contracted to 1.72 million m³ in 2019 and fell further to 1.61 million m³ in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced domestic consumption in key segments like panels and sawnwood.

In 2021, exceptionally high international demand for Brazilian sawnwood, combined with tight supply, led to robust exports and record sales prices. This shifted resources away from the domestic market, contributing to a drop in market volume to 1.45 million m³. The following year, a contraction in the global sawnwood market—driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, high U.S. interest rates, and elevated inflation—reduced export momentum, helping stabilize domestic market volume at around 1.45 million m³.

By 2023, the market volume recovered to 1.54 million m³, indicating a resurgence in domestic demand. During this period, the industry faced increasing regulatory and reputational pressure from investigations into illegal logging in the Amazon and the use of slave labor in supply chains, which accelerated the adoption of enhanced traceability systems like the DOF+ implemented in late 2022.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil ranked as the 10th largest producer of non-coniferous sawnwood globally.

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2018-2021

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

Brazil's production of non-coniferous sawnwood declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 800 K m³, showing a modest decrease of 5.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Brazil

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2021, Brazil's export volume of non-coniferous sawnwood reached 378.3 K m³, marking a strong increase of 15.3% year-over-year. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 3.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 328.3 K m³, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 543.5 K m³. The largest decline of 39.6% happened in 2020, whereas the highest increase of 39.2% was observed in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil exported non-coniferous sawnwood to a diverse range of markets. Even the top three destinations—Vietnam, the United States, and China—collectively accounted for only 40.1% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Brazil's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 166.2 M US$, down by 1.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 25%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States (16.6% of export value), the Netherlands (11.5%), and China (10.4%) were the largest buyers of non-coniferous sawnwood from Brazil. Together, they represented 38.5% of total export value, highlighting a broad distribution among numerous smaller partners.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Brazil

Imports in kind, K m³

Brazil's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 24.8 K m³, reflecting a steep decrease of 32.6% compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 42.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 60.4 K m³. The largest decline of 39.1% occurred in 2020, while the peak increase of 40.3% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Bolivia (23.6% of import volume), the United States (13.7%), and Ecuador (12.9%) consistently served as the main sources for Brazil's non-coniferous sawnwood imports, together accounting for 50.2% of total volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Brazil's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood in value terms declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 20.7 M US$, representing an abrupt drop of 36.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 2.5%, averaging an annual decline of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 32.5 M US$, with the largest increase of 32.7% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Ecuador (23.4% of import value), the United States (20.4%), and China (18.2%) formed the key group of suppliers for Brazil's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in value terms. Collectively, they represented 62.0% of total import value.

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

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