Croatia: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Croatian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market, when its value increased by 2,122% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Croatia

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were exported from Croatia; waning by -4.1% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Croatia, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X cubic meters), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-0.3% per year) and China (+17.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Egypt ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports. China, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Vietnam, Serbia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +23.9%, 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 sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Hungary (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous) increased by 34% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to Croatia, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Hungary, Austria, Serbia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +81.8%, 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

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Hungary (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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