Japan leads the global import of coniferous wood in chips or particles, accounting for over a quarter of the total value. Significant shares are also held by Finland, Sweden, and Canada. During 2023, notable year-on-year variations were observed: Japan experienced a decline of 2.86%, while Finland decreased by 1.56%. Conversely, China saw an increase of 2.79%, and Poland had a substantial rise at 5.67%. The U.S. showed a dramatic fall of 26.41%. Over the last five years, key movements include innovations in wood processing and changing strategic trade alliances.
Watch for the following future trends: the rapid technological advancements in wood-based industries, the shift global trade policies regarding sustainable resources, and the increasing demand from emerging economies. Countries like Zambia demonstrated remarkable growth in import share, driven by internal economic expansion. Meanwhile, declining trends in major economies like the U.S. point to a potential re-shifting of market leaders in the sector.
Top countries in Import of Coniferous Wood in Chips or Particles Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 27.41 | 2023 | -1.33% | -2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 11.39 | 2023 | +0.55% | -1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 9.51 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 8.58 | 2023 | +2.53% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 6.8 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 5.81 | 2023 | +3.3% | +2.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.32 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 4.36 | 2023 | +2.81% | +3.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.5 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 2.73 | 2023 | +5.61% | +3.46% | View data |
