Benelux: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux sawnwood (non-coniferous) market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -10.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a notable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Benelux

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous), when their volume decreased by -64% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of sawnwood (non-coniferous) in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X cubic meters, which was approx. 60% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X cubic meters), achieving a 38% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplier in Benelux, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In Belgium, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports shrank by an average annual rate of -1.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-1.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 113% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood (non-coniferous) decreased by -42.1% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.8%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +0.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform