Exports volume of tropical plywood in 2019 totalled 89,120 cubic metres, an increase of over 45% compared to 2018. However, the monthly average of around 7,400 cu.m is very low compared to the past decades and minute compared to the potential of the Brazilian tropical forest.
The top 5 markets for tropical plywood in 2019 were the US, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada which together accounted for over 80% of all exports of these products.
It has been difficult to expand markets for tropical veneer says the Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber Industry (ABIMCI) because of raw material supply issues. However, despite this problem there was a significant growth in export volumes in 2019, with shipment of 25,848 cubic metres, a good recovery compared to previous years.
The top 5 markets for Brazilian veneers in 2019 were South Korea, the US, Malaysia, the Philippines and China which together accounted for almost 70% of veneer exports.
Timber production in international market in 2019
According to ABIMCI production of the main timber products has been steadily expanding, driven mainly by the rising production potential of the forests and export demand.
Sawnwood, pallets, veneer sheets, plywood, wood frames, doors and other components are some of the main products produced for the domestic and export markets. Some processed products such as furniture parts/frames for the export market, especially in the US are competing directly with the same product from Chile and China.”
Representatives of ABIMCI said in 2020 the international wood products market will continue to experience some market unpredictability as the US/China trade dispute will linger on creating uncertainties and changes in the supply chain for wood products in several countries.
The consumption of wood products is gaining importance globally and there is a high expectation that as technical standards for wood frame construction are developed there will be major opportunities in the construction sector.
Source: Internet /Fordag
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