Slovenia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Slovenia

The Slovene market for saw logs and veneer logs skyrocketed to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Saw logs and veneer logs consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Slovenia

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, saw logs and veneer logs exports from Slovenia dropped dramatically to X cubic meters, falling by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of saw logs and veneer logs exports from Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter) and China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per cubic meter) and Croatia ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Slovenia

In 2023, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X cubic meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs suppliers to Slovenia were Croatia ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Hungary, Germany, the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform