Austria: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Overview 2021

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Austria

In 2020, the Austrian preservative-treated rough wood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Austria

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Austria

Preservative-treated rough wood exports from Austria fell to X cubic meters in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against 2019 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Austria, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Austria.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, preservative-treated rough wood export price decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +X% per year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2020, imports of preservative-treated rough wood into Austria expanded rapidly to X cubic meters, growing by X% against 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports reduced modestly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform