Benelux: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) increased by 24% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Benelux

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports in Benelux

Exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2021, jumping by 74% compared with the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) dominates (coniferous) structure, together generating 97% of total exports. Luxembourg (X cubic meters) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +26.7%, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 19%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) were imported in Benelux; picking up by 33% on 2020. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +80.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X cubic meters) was the major importer of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), comprising 67% of total imports. The Netherlands (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Luxembourg (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near 33% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) imports, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+9.9%) and Luxembourg (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) in Benelux, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to +6.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.8% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform