MERCOSUR: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR veneer sheet market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, veneer sheet production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exported in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X square meters, jumping by X% on 2021. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X square meters) was the key exporter of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X square meters), generating a X% share of total exports. Uruguay (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest veneer sheet supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per square meter), while Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, veneer sheet imports in MERCOSUR rose markedly to X square meters, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the major importer of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X square meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X square meters), Colombia (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters) and Peru (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (X%), Chile (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Peru and Colombia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Brazil, veneer sheet imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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