Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline in January
Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) in January decreased 10% in value year-over-year, from US$294.9 million in January 2024 to $265.1 million in January 2025, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) reported.
Product Breakdown
Pine sawnwood exports rose 3% in value, from $48.2 million in January 2024 to $49.6 million in January 2025. However, volumes declined 5% over the same period, from 221,600 m3 to 210,700 m3.
Tropical sawnwood exports increased 12% in volume, rising from 24,700 m3 in January 2024 to 27,700 m3 in January 2025. In contrast, export earnings fell 3%, from $11.3 million to $11.0 million.
Pine plywood exports grew 6% in value, from $58.4 million in January 2024 to $61.9 million in January 2025. Volumes rose 4%, from 188,600 m3 to 195,600 m3.
Tropical plywood exports increased 6% in volume but declined 9% in value, shifting from 1,100 m3 and $1.7 million in January 2024 to 1,000 m3 and $1.8 million in January 2025.
Wooden furniture exports dropped nearly 10% in value, from $38.6 million in January 2024 to $34.8 million in January 2025.
Potential US Tariffs
With potential US tariffs on Brazilian imports taking effect as early as April 1, the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB) noted that pulp is the primary Brazilian export to the US. The US also remains a key market for Brazilian timber, which totaled $3.7 billion in exports in 2024.
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC) stated that it will seek dialogue with US authorities regarding the matter.
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