Brazil is one of the world’s leading suppliers of lumber, serving construction and manufacturing markets across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2025, Brazil’s exports of lumber increased 5% year-on-year to 2.96 million m3 after three consecutive years of decline, according to Lesprom Analytics. The value of exports rose 4% to $750 million, while the average export price remained stable at $254 per m3.
The recovery in 2025 follows a gradual contraction since the 2021 peak of 3.55 million m3. From 2022 to 2024, export volumes fell each year before stabilizing in 2025.
The United States, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia accounted for more than half of Brazil’s lumber export volume in 2025. Shipments to the United States fell 12% to 842 thousand m3, valued at $215 million, with an average price of $255 per m3. Exports to Mexico declined 28% to 516 thousand m3, worth $124 million, at an average price of $240 per m3. Deliveries to Saudi Arabia rose 57% to 233 thousand m3, valued at $53 million, with an average price of $228 per m3.
Exports to the United Arab Emirates expanded 78% to 199 thousand m3, worth $44 million, with an average price of $220 per m3. Shipments to India grew 74% to 124 thousand m3, valued at $32 million, with an average price of $255 per m3. Exports to Spain more than tripled to 122 thousand m3, reaching $28 million, at an average price of $232 per m3. Exports to China increased 4% to 93 thousand m3, worth $25 million, with an average price of $268 per m3. Image: Brazil’s lumber export volumes by destination, 2020–2025 / Lesprom Analytics
Exports to the United States were at their lowest level since 2017 as a result of new trade restrictions. Under the U.S. presidential order, a 50% tariff on Brazilian wood products took effect on August 6, 2025. Brazilian exporters accelerated shipments to U.S. ports before the tariff deadline to avoid the additional duty. The measure reduced competitiveness of Brazilian lumber and led to shipment delays and contract renegotiations with U.S. buyers, as confirmed by the Brazilian Association of Mechanically Processed Timber Industry (Abimci).
Softwood dominated Brazil’s lumber exports in 2025, accounting for 2.70 million m3, or 91% of total shipments. Tropical species made up 5%, while hardwood represented 4%.
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