France: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in France

In 2023, the French market for saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in France

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from France

In 2023, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. 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 cubic meters. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports fell to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of saw logs and veneer logs exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Spain, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased 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 2023 figures, saw logs and veneer logs export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into France

Saw logs and veneer logs imports into France reduced dramatically to X cubic meters in 2023, falling by X% on 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Switzerland, the UK, Portugal, Luxembourg, Congo and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, saw logs and veneer logs import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform