France: Sawnwood Market 2024

Sawnwood Market Size in France

The French sawnwood market fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood Production in France

In value terms, sawnwood production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Sawnwood Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of sawnwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood exported from France were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest sawnwood suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Poland, Austria, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Estonia, Switzerland and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced 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 import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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