EU: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the sawn wood market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of sawn wood consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in the EU

In value terms, sawn wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The level of sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in the EU

The exports stood at X cubic meters in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of sawn wood exports in 2018 were Luxembourg (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters), Croatia (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters), together resulting at X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Lithuania, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood markets worldwide were Germany ($X), Croatia ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Croatia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price 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, the sawn wood export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their maximum in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in the EU

The imports totaled X cubic meters in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of 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 stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X cubic meters), distantly followed by France (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) represented the main importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together constituting X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) took a minor share 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 Finland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Finland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The sawn wood import price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak level, and is likely to continue 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 Belgium ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Finland ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

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

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