Italy: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Italy

The Italian industrial roundwood market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Italy

In value terms, industrial roundwood production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood exports from Italy, with a combined X% share 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial roundwood exported from Italy were Austria ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of industrial roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Croatia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Brazil and Germany 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 Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), France ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest industrial roundwood suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Brazil and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovenia ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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