Italy: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Italian veneer sheet market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. 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 throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Veneer Sheet Production in Italy

In value terms, veneer sheet production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, veneer sheet exports from Italy fell slightly to X square meters, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Hungary (X square meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheet exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, India, Belgium, Croatia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for veneer sheet exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Portugal, Turkey, Belgium, Spain, India, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, 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 veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated measured 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Cameroon (X square meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheet imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Gabon, France, Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest veneer sheet suppliers to Italy were Croatia ($X), Cameroon ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovenia, France, Spain, Germany, Gabon, Portugal, Austria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Croatia ($X per square meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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