Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Japan
Market Overview
The Japanese market for coniferous wood in the rough amounted to $
in
, rising by
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $
in 2007; however, from 2008 to
, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production totaled $
in
estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to
: its value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the last fifteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on
figures, production decreased by -
% against
indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by
% against the previous year. Coniferous wood in the rough production peaked at $
in
; afterwards, it flattened through to
.





In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production totaled $











Consumption
In
, after four years of decline, there was growth in consumption of coniferous wood in the rough, when its volume increased by
% to
cubic meters. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight reduction. Coniferous wood in the rough consumption peaked at
cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to
, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The size of the market for coniferous wood in the rough in Japan expanded slightly to $
in
, with an increase of
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $
in 2007; however, from 2008 to
, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.





The size of the market for coniferous wood in the rough in Japan expanded slightly to $





Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for coniferous wood in the rough in Japan, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from
to
, which is projected to depress the market volume to
cubic meters by the end of
.
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from
to
, which is projected to bring the market value to $
(in nominal prices) by the end of
.





In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -





Trade Balance
Japan remains a net importer of coniferous wood in the rough; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to
. In
, there was a significant trade deficit of
cubic meters, which was equal to $
. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.




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