Austria: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Austria

The Austrian market for saw logs and veneer logs rose markedly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Saw logs and veneer logs consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Austria

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Saw logs and veneer logs production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Austria

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports plummeted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of saw logs and veneer logs exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Croatia, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Croatia, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Austria

In 2023, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, 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 average import price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform