Austria: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Austria

For the third consecutive year, the Austrian market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 149% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Austria

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +29.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from Austria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), when their volume decreased by -96.1% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Austria, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-19.0% per year) and Italy (-34.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from Austria, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-12.1% per year) and Italy (-33.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 46% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into Austria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), when their volume decreased by -80.5% to X tons. Overall, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Austria, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, Russia, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Austria, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.9% per year) and Switzerland (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by +63.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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