Belgium: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, the Belgian preservative-treated rough wood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 161% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Belgium

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +140.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Belgium

Preservative-treated rough wood exports from Belgium rose to X cubic meters in 2021, increasing by 2.3% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from Belgium, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per cubic meter) and the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) and Germany ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of preservative-treated rough wood imported into Belgium skyrocketed to X cubic meters, with an increase of 457% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Belgium, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X cubic meters), ninefold. Poland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +64.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+109.3% per year) and Poland (+36.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +81.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, waning by -77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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