In 2023, India's sawnwood import stood at 1.850 million cubic meters. The forecast for 2024 anticipates growth to 1.9838 million cubic meters, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 7.21%. The subsequent years show a steady rise in imports, with a predicted 2028 figure of 2.5535 million cubic meters. Annually, this reflects an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 6.6% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch include:

India's growing demand for construction and housing development, propelling the need for sawnwood.
Potential changes in global trade policies that might impact import costs or supply channels.
Innovations in alternative materials or increased domestic production reducing dependency on imports.