Belgium: Chipped Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Coniferous Wood Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the chipped coniferous wood market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, chipped coniferous wood consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Production in Belgium

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, chipped coniferous wood production continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, approx. X tons of coniferous wood in chips or particles were exported from Belgium; coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, chipped coniferous wood exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of chipped coniferous wood exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of chipped coniferous wood exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the largest markets for chipped coniferous wood exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped coniferous wood export price amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood export price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, the amount of coniferous wood in chips or particles imported into Belgium amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, chipped coniferous wood imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of chipped coniferous wood imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped coniferous wood imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, chipped coniferous wood imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of chipped coniferous wood imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of chipped coniferous wood imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Portugal ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest chipped coniferous wood suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform