Italy: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Italy

For the third year in a row, the Italian roundwood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Roundwood Production in Italy

In value terms, roundwood production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Roundwood Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of roundwood was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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, roundwood exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then fell 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 ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, roundwood imports into Italy skyrocketed to X cubic meters, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roundwood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Croatia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Croatia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X cubic meters), threefold. France (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Croatia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Croatia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) and Hungary ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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