Eastern Europe: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European sawnwood (coniferous) market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (coniferous) exported in Eastern Europe reduced sharply to X cubic meters, which is down by X% against 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, accounting for X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Latvia (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Ukraine (X cubic meters). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Slovakia (X%), Lithuania (X%), Latvia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest sawnwood (coniferous) supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth 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, sawnwood (coniferous) export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per cubic meter), while Ukraine ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (coniferous) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Estonia ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, sawnwood (coniferous) import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Estonia ($X per cubic meter) and Poland ($X per cubic meter), while Latvia ($X per cubic meter) and Slovakia ($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 Estonia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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