France: Rough Wood Market Overview 2020

Rough Wood Market Size in France

The revenue of the rough wood market in France amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, rough wood consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rough Wood Production in France

In value terms, rough wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, rough wood production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Rough wood production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Rough Wood Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of wood in the rough from France stood at X cubic meters, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, rough wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, rough wood exports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rough wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, rough wood exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, rough wood exports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of rough wood exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Senegal (X cubic meters) and Portugal (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of rough wood exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Italy, Mauritania and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for rough wood exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Luxembourg, Mauritania, Italy and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the rough wood export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood in the rough reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rough Wood Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of wood in the rough were imported into France; surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, rough wood imports, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rough wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, rough wood imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, rough wood imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of rough wood imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Belgium (X cubic meters) constituted the largest rough wood supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, rough wood imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Portugal (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rough wood to France, comprising X% of total rough wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the rough wood import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for wood in the rough attained their maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform