Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece - 2021

Contents:

1. Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece
4. Exports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece

Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; posts and beams import price amounted to $617 per ton, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,219 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($813 per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($389 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+42.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; posts and beams export price amounted to $843 per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 305% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,169 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($1,201 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus totaled $646 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+67.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of wood; posts and beamses decreased by -8% to 3.2K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year.

In value terms, wood; posts and beams imports reduced to $2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.3M, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Wood; Posts and Beams to Greece in 2022:

1. Bulgaria (1171.8 tons)
2. Italy (805.3 tons)
3. Finland (777.1 tons)
4. Austria (420.8 tons)

Exports of Wood; Posts and Beams in Greece

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of wood; posts and beamses, when their volume decreased by -41.1% to 31 tons. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 173%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 53 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, wood; posts and beams exports declined markedly to $26K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 94%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $35K, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Wood; Posts and Beams from Greece in 2022:

1. Cyprus (20.1 tons)
2. Bulgaria (11.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform