U.S. - Veneer Sheets And Sheets For Plywood And Other Wood Sawn Lengthwise - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImport of Veneer Sheets Plummeted in September 2023 to $31M
U.S. Veneer Sheet Imports
After two months of growth, overseas purchases of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise decreased by -14.8% to 19M square meters in September 2023. In general, imports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 with an increase of 11% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 23M square meters in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to September 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, veneer sheet imports declined dramatically to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 when imports increased by 13% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 48M square meters in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to September 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Veneer Sheet in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Canada | 36.4 | 35.2 | 32.1 | 24.9 | 26.9 | 26.4 | 28.4 | 24.4 | 24.3 | 23.6 | 24.8 | 23.8 | 24.8 |
| New Zealand | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | < 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | N/A | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Others | 8.6 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 10.3 | 13.6 | 6.4 |
| Total | 46.7 | 47.8 | 44.6 | 38.0 | 38.7 | 35.6 | 39.1 | 34.1 | 36.1 | 31.8 | 36.0 | 38.0 | 31.4 |
Imports by Country
In September 2023, Canada (17M square meters) was the main veneer sheet supplier to the United States, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand (119K square meters), with a 0.6% share of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest.
In value terms, Canada ($25M) constituted the largest supplier of veneer sheet to the United States, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($152K), with a 0.5% share of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada amounted to -3.1%.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the veneer sheet price stood at $1.7 per square meter (CIF, US), shrinking by -3.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 10% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $2.2 per square meter in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1.5 per square meter), while the price for Gabon ($1.0 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gabon (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the veneer sheet market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16212113 - Veneer sheets, sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced/peeled, thickness . 6 mm and end-jointed, p laned/sanded/small boards for the manufacture of pencils
- Prodcom 16212118 - Coniferous and tropical wood veneer sheets and sheets for plywood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness . 6 mm excluding end-jointed, planed or sanded
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
