The global sawn wood export market reached a total value of $36.2 billion in 2023.

Over the past five years, the industry has seen minimal growth, with just a 1.3% increase since 2019, when total shipments were valued at $35.8 billion. However, compared to $51.3 billion in 2022, sawn wood exports dropped significantly by 29.4% in 2023.

The five largest sawn wood exporters—Canada, Sweden, Russia, Germany, and the United States—were responsible for over 52.3% of total global shipments in 2023.

Sawn Wood Exports by Region

On a continental scale, Europe led global sawn wood exports with shipments valued at $20.6 billion, accounting for 56.8% of the total market. North America followed with 25.4%, while Asian exporters contributed 6.7%.

· Other regions accounted for smaller shares:

· Latin America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean): 5.7%

· Africa: 3.7%

· Oceania (led by New Zealand, Australia, and Papua New Guinea): 1.8%

For classification, sawn wood falls under Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) code 4407.

Top 15 Sawn Wood Exporting Countries (2023)

1.Canada – $6.5 billion (18%)

2.Sweden – $3.6 billion (10%)

3.Russia – $3.3 billion (9%)

4.Germany – $2.9 billion (8%)

5.United States – $2.7 billion (7.4%)

6.Finland – $2 billion (5.5%)

7.Austria – $1.6 billion (4.3%)

8.Thailand – $1.3 billion (3.4%)

9.Brazil – $762.2 million (2.1%)

10.Chile – $759.8 million (2.1%)

11.Latvia – $742 million (2%)

12.Belgium – $597.4 million (1.6%)

13.New Zealand – $528 million (1.5%)

14.Malaysia – $503.9 million (1.4%)

15.Croatia – $489.1 million (1.3%)

These 15 countries collectively accounted for 77.7% of global sawn wood exports in 2023.

Market Growth & Declines

Among the top exporters, Thailand was the only country to experience growth, recording a 25.1% increase in sawn wood exports from 2022 to 2023.

The countries with the largest declines in sawn wood exports included:

· Latvia (-42.3%)

· Russia (-40.8%)

· Canada (-39.8%)

· Germany (-31.1%)

· Belgium (-27.3%)

Major Sawn Wood Exporting Companies (2024)

Several key companies play a major role in the international sawn wood trade. Below are 10 major sawn wood exporters based on their share of the global market:

1.URUFOR S.A. – $163.84 million (6.51%)

2.Paneles Arauco S.A. – $140.04 million (5.56%)

3.DANK S.A. – $101.55 million (4.03%)

4.CMPC Maderas SPA – $94.14 million (3.74%)

5.Frutifor Lumber Company S.A. – $92.67 million (3.68%)

6.АО Лесосибирский ЛДК №1 – $56.09 million (2.23%)

7.ООО ЛуЗалес – $46.35 million (1.84%)

8.Arauco Argentina S.A. – $39.23 million (1.56%)

9.ОАО Тернейлес – $34.03 million (1.35%)

10.ООО ТД РФП – $33.67 million (1.34%)

Conclusion

The global sawn wood market faced a significant downturn in 2023, with most major exporters experiencing declines in trade volume. However, Thailand stood out as the only country achieving export growth.

Looking ahead, factors such as global demand, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability regulations will shape the future of sawn wood exports. Leading exporters and industry players must adapt to evolving market conditions to maintain their competitive edge.

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