Austria: Rough Wood Market Overview 2020

Rough Wood Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the rough wood market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, rough wood consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the rough wood market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Rough Wood Production in Austria

In value terms, rough wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, rough wood production continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Rough wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, the rough wood exports from Austria amounted to X cubic meters, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, rough wood exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, rough wood exports attained their peak of X cubic meters. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of rough wood exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, rough wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, rough wood exports, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X cubic meters) was the main destination for rough wood exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rough wood exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Yemen (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Yemen (+X% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for rough wood exports from Austria, comprising X% of total rough wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Qatar (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the rough wood export price continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Austria

Rough wood imports into Austria totaled X cubic meters in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, rough wood imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, rough wood imports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rough wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, rough wood imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Slovenia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest rough wood supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rough wood imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Finland (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rough wood to Austria, comprising X% of total rough wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the rough wood import price continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for wood in the rough attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform