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Roundwood coniferous market in the United States

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. coniferous roundwood market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 325.2 млн м³ in 2018 and declining slightly over the next two years. A notable recovery occurred in 2021, when volume jumped to 333.3 млн м³, followed by a drop to 301.1 млн м³ by 2023. In value terms, the market displayed different patterns: after a dip to 40 677 млн долл. in 2019, it surged to 61 468 млн долл. in 2021, largely driven by higher prices, before contracting to 48 491 млн долл. in 2023.

The market is dominated by large forestry corporations such as Weyerhaeuser, Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, and West Fraser, which oversee production, processing, and distribution. Globally, the industrial roundwood sector experienced a consumption decline of 7.1% in 2024, indicating broader headwinds that also affected the U.S. market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, M m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coniferous roundwood in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the world's largest producer of roundwood coniferous.

Top producers of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The United States saw its roundwood coniferous production decline for the second year in a row. In 2020, production stood at 318.9 million cubic meters, marking a slight decrease of 2.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 327.5 million cubic meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(0.3%)	(2.3%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous roundwood from the United States

Exports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, roundwood coniferous exports from the United States totaled 6,149 thousand cubic meters, down 22.2% year-over-year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7,903 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 227.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	227.4%	(22.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Canada, and Japan were the top destinations for roundwood coniferous exports from the United States, accounting for 42.9%, 22.8%, and 21.8% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 87.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, the United States exported roundwood coniferous worth 990 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,007 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 197.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	197.0%	(1.6%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Japan, and Canada were the main destinations for roundwood coniferous exports from the United States in value terms, accounting for 37.2%, 31.4%, and 17.1% of exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 85.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous roundwood to the United States

Imports in kind, K m³

Foreign roundwood coniferous supplies to the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1,033 thousand cubic meters, a strong rise of 12.6% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, imports grew by 794%, with an average annual growth rate of 107.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	694.2%	12.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for 85.3% of total roundwood coniferous imports in kind to the United States, while the remaining flows were distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Roundwood coniferous imports to the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 131 million US dollars, up 15.7% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, imports rose by 474.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 79.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	396.5%	15.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of imports in value terms was dominated by Canada and Sweden, which together accounted for 98.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io