Austria: Plywood Market 2023

Plywood Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian plywood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plywood Production in Austria

In value terms, plywood production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plywood Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of plywood exported from Austria amounted to X cubic meters, flattening at 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plywood exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for plywood exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X cubic meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plywood exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plywood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion 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, plywood export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plywood Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of plywood imported into Austria dropped dramatically to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plywood imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of plywood to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plywood imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest plywood suppliers to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Ukraine, Romania, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average plywood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase 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, plywood import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Slovakia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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