Greece: Sawnwood Market Overview 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Greece amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Production in Greece

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were produced in Greece; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, sawnwood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the sawnwood production reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Exports from Greece

In 2017, exports of sawnwood from Greece amounted to X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its peak figure volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Greece

Bulgaria (X cubic meters), Albania (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Greece, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Cyprus, Lebanon, Germany, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, France and China, Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for sawnwood exported from Greece were Albania ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Bulgaria, Germany, Lebanon, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, China, Hong Kong SAR and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Greece

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for sawnwood reached their peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Cyprus ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Greece

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were imported into Greece; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Greece

Sweden (X cubic meters), Bulgaria (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Greece, making up X% of total sawnwood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bulgaria stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Finland (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Greece

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Serbia (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform