In 2023, Japan led global wood chips, wood particles, and wood residues imports at 20.337 million cubic meters, slightly reduced by 1.58%. China followed at 17.94 million cubic meters, significantly decreasing by 15.55%. Notable increases include Portugal (4.97%), Belgium (17.1%), and Spain (36.85%). Laos and Jordan saw remarkable rises of 37.82% and 60.94%, respectively. Conversely, Indonesia’s imports dropped by 23.9%, with South Africa and the UK also experiencing substantial declines of 20.67% and 20.8%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- The continued demand shift toward countries with growing imports like Portugal, Belgium, and Spain.
- Economic and environmental policies influencing trade, particularly in Asian markets like China and Japan.
- Regional developments in Southeast Asia as Laos and Thailand exhibit robust growth.
- Potential market disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and global economic conditions.
| # | 10 Countries | Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 20,337,000 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 17,940,000 | 2023 | -8.48% | -15.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 2,390,500 | 2023 | +7.88% | -4.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 2,338,800 | 2023 | +23.83% | -6.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,210,500 | 2023 | +2.57% | +0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2,191,500 | 2023 | -10.01% | +4.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2,052,300 | 2023 | +2.94% | +17.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 1,963,700 | 2023 | -2.55% | -1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1,919,300 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,807,100 | 2023 | +5.91% | -5.92% | View data |
