Europe: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Europe

The Europe coniferous roundwood market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Europe

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of roundwood (coniferous) in Europe reduced notably to X cubic meters, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) was the major exporter of roundwood (coniferous) in Europe, constituting X% of total export. The following exporters - Sweden (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coniferous roundwood supplying countries in Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Finland, France, Latvia, Slovakia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately reflecting the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coniferous roundwood export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports in Europe

Coniferous roundwood imports fell to X cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Germany (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main importers of roundwood (coniferous), together constituting X% of total imports. Latvia (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Ireland (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Romania, Latvia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coniferous roundwood import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per cubic meter), while Ireland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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