France: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Overview 2021

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in France

In 2020, the French preservative-treated rough wood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in France

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports rose modestly to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), sevenfold. Denmark (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of preservative-treated rough wood imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest preservative-treated rough wood suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain saw 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

In 2020, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform