France: Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market Size in France

The French industrial roundwood (coniferous) market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -10.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Production in France

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from France

Industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports from France shrank to X cubic meters in 2022, with a decrease of -7.3% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports from France, together accounting for 64% of total exports. China, Italy, Luxembourg and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial roundwood (coniferous) exported from France were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 61% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +0.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of industrial roundwood (coniferous) increased by 27% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +74.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood (coniferous) imports to France, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Switzerland, the UK, Luxembourg and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +51.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood (coniferous) to France, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.3% per year) and Switzerland (-6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Spain ($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 the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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