In 2023, the United States led global sawnwood imports with a minor increase of 0.15%, followed closely by China, which saw a significant decline of 14.33%. The United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, and Mexico showed positive growth, with Mexico experiencing a notable 13.54% rise. Conversely, Japan, Germany, and Egypt saw decreases in imports. Eastern European countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia exhibited strong growth, while Morocco and Algeria faced steep declines. Smaller markets like Mozambique, Ecuador, and Cambodia posted impressive increases, indicating emerging demand areas. In contrast, countries like Iran, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan showed significant contractions.
Future trends to watch include further shifts in Asian markets, particularly China’s continued fluctuation, and potential expansions in smaller markets like Mozambique and Cambodia. Additionally, emerging economic policies and environmental regulations could impact sawnwood trade dynamics globally.
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 26,637,000 | 2023 | -1.34% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 25,289,000 | 2023 | +6.64% | -14.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8,247,400 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,825,200 | 2023 | -2.57% | +4.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 4,826,300 | 2023 | -1.58% | -4.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 4,751,100 | 2023 | +13.59% | -3.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,561,100 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 3,145,500 | 2023 | +5.73% | -4.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2,997,300 | 2023 | +0.65% | +3.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 2,737,700 | 2023 | -0.048% | +13.54% | View data |
