Croatia: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Croatia

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from Croatia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) decreased by -9.8% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Croatia, together comprising 72% of total exports. Austria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +55.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) imported into Croatia surged to X cubic meters, rising by 47% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovenia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Croatia, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X cubic meters), fivefold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia totaled +99.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+30.0% per year) and Austria (+68.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Croatia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia totaled +77.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+29.0% per year) and Austria (+55.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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