Germany: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Germany

The German market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Germany

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from Germany

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Vietnam (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Slovakia and India 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) rose rapidly to $X in 2023. The total import 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 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, the United States, Austria and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform