Eastern Europe: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European industrial roundwood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, industrial roundwood production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of industrial roundwood were exported in Eastern Europe; falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the key exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. Poland (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Latvia (X%), Russia (X%), Estonia (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Hungary (X cubic meters) held a little share of total exports.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial roundwood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Slovakia, Hungary and Latvia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Estonia (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the largest industrial roundwood supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) and Poland ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($X per cubic meter) and Estonia ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of industrial roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of industrial roundwood imports in 2022 were Poland (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Estonia (X cubic meters), generating a X% share of total imports. Hungary (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Latvia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable 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, industrial roundwood import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per cubic meter) and Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) and Latvia ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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