Non coniferous sawnwood market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. non-coniferous sawnwood market volume fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, rising from 19 382 thousand m³ to a peak of 19 911 thousand m³ in 2019. A sharp contraction followed in 2020, reducing the market to 14 192 thousand m³, before a modest recovery to 15 029 thousand m³ by 2022. The trend reversed again in 2023, with volume falling to 12 207 thousand m³.

Market value grew 18% to $9 648 million in 2021, a increase supported by stronger demand and production factors. By 2023, production of non-coniferous sawnwood amounted to 14 372 thousand m³, while exports declined to 2 782 thousand m³. A further 4.6% drop in export volumes was noted in the first half of 2024, attributed largely to reduced shipments to China.

The market faced supply chain disruptions in 2024, including an August Canadian rail shutdown that stranded trade and forced higher-cost logistics reroutes. Overall U.S. sawnwood production increased by 2.4% that year, with major producers like Weyerhaeuser and Georgia-Pacific emphasizing digitalization and sustainable product lines in response to evolving consumer preferences.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Globally, the United States ranked as the third-largest producer of non-coniferous sawnwood from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

The United States saw its non-coniferous sawnwood production decline for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 16 700 K m³, representing a sharp 25.4% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.7%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 9 498 M $ US, marking a steep 26.7% reduction from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 29.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 802 M $ US, with the largest increase of 2.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from the United States

Exports in kind, K m³

Cross-border shipments of non-coniferous sawnwood from the United States fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 121 K m³, reflecting a 5.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Canada, and Vietnam were the primary destinations for U.S. non-coniferous sawnwood exports in volume terms. China accounted for 46.0% of exports, Canada for 13.9%, and Vietnam for 13.2%, together making up 73.1% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood exports from the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 1 775 M $ US, showing a 6.7% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 33.5%, with a CAGR of -12.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Canada, and Vietnam remained the key partners for U.S. non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms. China represented 49.2% of exports, Canada 11.3%, and Vietnam 9.7%, collectively accounting for 70.1% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to the United States

Imports in kind, K m³

Non-coniferous sawnwood imports into the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 614 K m³, which is 23.1% lower year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 35.1%, with a CAGR of -13.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Brazil, and Germany were the largest contributors to U.S. non-coniferous sawnwood imports in volume terms. Canada accounted for 42.1% of imports, Brazil for 12.0%, and Germany for 8.9%, together representing 63.0% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, non-coniferous sawnwood imports into the United States declined. In 2020, imports came to 446 M $ US, indicating a strong 16.2% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.7%, with a CAGR of -4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 532 M $ US, with the largest increase of 2.4% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Brazil, and Germany led the structure of U.S. non-coniferous sawnwood imports in value terms. Canada accounted for 25.2% of imports, Brazil for 21.8%, and Germany for 7.6%, together making up 54.5% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020