Austria: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Austria

In 2017, the amount of wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Austria totaled X cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a measured descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Austria

Italy (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Hungary (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Austria, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovenia, Switzerland, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Austria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Austria

The average wood fuel (coniferous) export price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Switzerland ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Croatia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (-X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Austria

Wood fuel (coniferous) imports into Austria totaled X cubic meters in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Austria

Germany (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (coniferous) imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Austria, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Austria

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) import price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from the Czech Republic ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform