Croatia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Croatia

In value terms, sawn wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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, the sawn wood production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood production reached its peak figure level in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2018, exports of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise from Croatia amounted to X cubic meters, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a deep drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased 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 2018 figures, the sawn wood exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Croatia exports peaked in 2018, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the main exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (X cubic meters) and Brazil (X cubic meters), together creating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X cubic meters) and Malaysia (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

Indonesia was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Brazil (-X%), Peru (-X%), China (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X%), Brazil (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Peru (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Indonesia (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood markets from Croatia were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Croatia and Peru, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Croatia experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Croatia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their maximum in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per cubic meter), while Indonesia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise were imported into Croatia; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Croatia imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their peak figure in 2018, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The imports of the three major importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, namely the U.S., the UK and Taiwan, Chinese, represented more than third of total import. Mexico (X cubic meters) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X cubic meters), South Korea (X cubic meters) and Australia (X cubic meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, Japan, India, Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Chinese and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, India experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Croatia amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood import price continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Croatia import price peaked in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform