Austria: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian sawnwood (coniferous) market decreased by -0.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Austria

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of sawnwood (coniferous) increased by 2,189% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Austria, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X cubic meters), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+46.8% per year) and Slovenia (+34.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Austria, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at +37.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+42.3% per year) and Japan (+37.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 the Czech Republic (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -32.4% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -38.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood (coniferous) supplier to Austria, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X cubic meters), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.4% per year) and Finland (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (coniferous) to Austria, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.1% per year) and Finland (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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