Austria: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2025

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian wood chips and particles market increased by 39% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in Austria

In value terms, wood chips and particles production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a sharp curtailment. Wood chips and particles production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood chips and particles decreased by -22.9% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 82%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 99%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood chips and particles exports from Austria, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, wood chips and particles exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), ninefold. Slovenia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.8% per year) and Slovenia (+37.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood chips and particles exports from Austria, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.0% per year) and Slovenia (+26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood chips and particles export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wood chips and particles was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood chips and particles imports to Austria, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Slovenia, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips and particles to Austria, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+5.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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