Non coniferous sawnwood market in Mexico

Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican non-coniferous sawnwood market volume rose from 710.5 thousand m³ in 2018 to 1,176 thousand m³ in 2022. Initial growth was supported by persistent trade openness, which increased import volumes and supplemented total supply, although it pressured domestic sawmill industries. Key supply and demand factors, such as installed capacity and real disposable income, shaped the market's inelastic response to price changes during this period.

A notable shift occurred from 2021, when demand for national sawnwood surged, driven by critical prices and a strong preference for domestic pine and wild timber, especially for pallets and packaging. This demand spike, evidenced by over 2 million annual visits to supplier platforms, stimulated national production and contributed significantly to market expansion through 2022.

After reaching its peak, the market volume moderated to 1,137.2 thousand m³ in 2023. In subsequent years, international trade remained active, with states like Baja California and Chihuahua leading exports, while factors such as installed capacity and production efficiency continued to influence the industry's structure.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico ranked as the world's 29th largest producer of non-coniferous sawnwood.

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2018-2021

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

In 2021, Mexico produced 661.0 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous sawnwood, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 7.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 38.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 29.4%, while the largest decline was in 2020, at 0.0%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of non-coniferous sawnwood in Mexico was valued at 454.9 million US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 18.7%. From 2018 to 2021, production value surged by 94.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 24.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 67.8%, and the largest decline in 2020, at 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Mexico

Exports in kind, K m³

After a two-year decline, Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood exports rebounded in 2021, with a volume of 4.2 thousand cubic meters. This represents a dramatic 33.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest volume was in 2020, at 3.1 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest decline of 8.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States effectively monopolized Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in volume terms, accounting for 99.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Mexico exported 2.9 million US dollars worth of non-coniferous sawnwood, marking a sharp 48.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value rose by 59.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 10.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was by far the main destination for Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms, accounting for 99.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Mexico

Imports in kind, K m³

In 2021, Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood imports reached 293.7 thousand cubic meters, showing a solid 22.9% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 2.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States and Germany were the core sources for Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 90.1% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year reduction, Mexico's non-coniferous sawnwood imports increased in 2021, with a value of 181.8 million US dollars, indicating a substantial 21.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was in 2020, at 150.2 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 4.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the key supplier of non-coniferous sawnwood to Mexico in value terms, taking 73.3% of total imports, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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