Austria: Straight Saw Blade Market 2024

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in Austria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Austrian straight saw blade market, when its value increased by 32% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Straight saw blade consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Production in Austria

In value terms, straight saw blade production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Straight saw blade production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports from Austria

Straight saw blade exports from Austria soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 16% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 258%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for straight saw blade exports from Austria, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, straight saw blade exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X kg), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +27.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-33.5% per year) and Hungary (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for straight saw blade exported from Austria were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +68.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average straight saw blade export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, straight saw blade export price increased by +71.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, straight saw blade imports into Austria shrank markedly to X tons, which is down by -40.6% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest straight saw blade supplier to Austria, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, straight saw blade imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+37.9% per year) and Switzerland (+24.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blades for working metal to Austria, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+17.4% per year) and France (+26.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average straight saw blade import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 39% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, straight saw blade import price increased by +90.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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