Slovakia: Overview of the Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2021

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

The Slovak market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) rose slightly to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Slovakia

In 2020, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) expanded significantly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Hungary and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), China ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China (+X% per year) 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

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Slovakia

In 2020, supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) fell notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Poland (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X cubic meters), threefold. The Czech Republic (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($X per cubic meter) and Hungary ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in 2020 were China (181M cubic meters), Brazil (102M cubic meters) and the U.S. (91M cubic meters), together comprising 41% of global consumption. Indonesia, India, Viet Nam, Russia, Canada, Chile, Australia, Thailand, Finland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in 2020 were China (164M cubic meters), Brazil (103M cubic meters) and the U.S. (92M cubic meters), together accounting for 40% of global production. Indonesia, India, Russia, Viet Nam, Canada, Chile, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Slovakia?

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In value terms, Poland ($10M) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Slovakia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($3.8M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 18% share.

What are the leading importers of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Slovakia?

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In value terms, Austria ($11M), China ($9.4M) and the Czech Republic ($7.8M) appeared to be the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in Slovakia?

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The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $100 per cubic meter in 2020, increasing by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) in Slovakia?

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The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $42 per cubic meter in 2020, waning by -12.5% against the previous year.