Project Feasibility Studies

Market Analysis

A significant body of research exists about forest ecosystems management and genetic improvement of tree species and varieties. Veon provides evidential and scientific services in support of sustainable forestry. In many regions of the world, forestry plays a significant role in ecological, economic, and social sustainability which has been undermined through deforestation in less developed regions.

National and global economic factors increasingly shape local markets. Veon’s market analysis connects those national and global factors to your target forestry investment market to provide you with the insights you need to make strategically important decisions.

Different markets have different characteristics which make them distinctive. Veon’s depth of experience and profound analytical expertise delivers insights into the variables that underpin individual market performance.

Veon undertakes market analysis on behalf of clients who seek to research forest investment or forest enhancement in different jurisdictions. Fundamental research is necessary to minimise market, geopolitical, legal, social and environmental risks as a prerequisite to ensuring that the client’s investment objectives can be achieved and sustained.

The international network which Veon has developed over many years ensures that the trusted local experts with whom we partner provide transparent data on all aspects of the target geographical market and the environment in which the local forestry market operates. Public concern over deforestation and climate change has now focussed attention on better forest resource management other than pure timber production, such as indigenous rights, watershed management, and the preservation of wildlife habitat.

Our experience has proven that local management knowledge with active stakeholder interaction coupled with our management support and technical assistance from our headquarters in Dublin delivers optimum results for our clients.

Supply Chain Analysis

Understanding the broader context and environment in which timber is grown, managed, processed, transported and reprocessed for end use products is key to investors’ decision making  processes in a world where wood uses differ depending on geographic location, infrastructure and local timber culture.

Understanding end-use markets for wood products, market trends and wood usage patterns enables investors to make better capital deployment decisions resulting in risk reduction and optimisation of opportunities.

Veon provides key analysis across the timber value supply chain from commodity and standing natural resource to identifying all stakeholders in the timber process to end-use products.

This analysis is followed by a macro-economic review of the supply and demand dynamics that drive the global trade of wood and wood products which highlights factors which are likely to influence timber and wood products markets in the future.

Veon utilises supply chain optimisation modelling to identify the best possible transformation and transportation strategy, tactics and operations from the industry’s point of view for a given forest resource, while forest management optimization tries to fulfil the objectives of the owner or manager of the resource.

Research Projects

Veon has engaged in a number of research projects over the years including as a collaborative partner with corporates such as Deloitte, European Investment Bank, as well as academia National University of Ireland Galway, Waterford institute of Technology and University College Dublin and SIMWOOD.

Typical research of domestic and overseas projects involves:

• Research and analysis of markets, products and logs
• Insight into growth opportunities for timber products
• Analysis and assessment reports encompassing:
• Timber distribution structure and market
• Domestic timber suppliers
• Market demand and key buyers
• Timber Market Pricing
• Innovation in the industry   – sawmills and panel manufacturers
• Market opportunities within current and new markets
• Global and European macro trends affecting timber
• Analysis of timber import and export flows
• Reports gleaned from interviews with targeted key industry players
• Timber market restructurings, acquisitions, integration and large capital investment
• Timber demand forecasts by sector, geography and product
• Market share segmentation reports
• Impact analysis of substitute products entering existing markets
• Growth opportunities and challenges for timber products
• Gap analysis on gaining market share
• Construction sector trends forecasted for the next 10 – 15 years
• Emerging trends in timber use in design and construction
• Trends in environmental, technology, regulation and other factors impacting timber use
• Macroeconomic and policy factors impacting the long-term timber use and supply

Veon also delivers market research and analysis reports on Government Forest Policy.