The global import of wood chips and wood particles shows distinct variations across different countries. Japan and China remain the largest importers, though Japan experienced a slight decline by 2.46%, while China saw no change. Portugal's imports increased modestly by 2.92%, whereas Finland and Sweden faced significant declines of 9.27% and 4.99% respectively. Noteworthy increases were observed in countries like Belgium (70.66%), Spain (48.47%), and Mozambique (201.59%). Conversely, India observed a substantial reduction of 48.96%, and South Africa's imports dropped by 23.91%.
Looking ahead, several trends indicate potential shifts in the market. The rise in imports by emerging markets such as Mozambique and Vietnam suggests a growing demand in these regions. Additionally, geopolitical factors and environmental policies will likely continue to influence the import dynamics. Sustainable and renewable energy policies may drive higher demand in traditionally lower-importing countries.
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 19,434,000 | 2023 | -0.24% | -2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 17,993,000 | 2023 | +2.98% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 2,047,100 | 2023 | +14.55% | -5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1,975,600 | 2023 | -18.07% | +2.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,957,100 | 2023 | +1.67% | -1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 1,923,800 | 2023 | +12.4% | -9.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1,588,000 | 2023 | +0.46% | -4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,220,900 | 2023 | +19.77% | +70.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 1,063,100 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1,050,900 | 2023 | +1.79% | -2.97% | View data |
