Czech Republic: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -33% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.2%. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of industrial roundwood exported from the Czech Republic surged to X cubic meters, growing by 49% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the (non-coniferous) exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X cubic meters), threefold. China (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+18.9% per year) and China (+21.8% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +24.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Slovakia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of industrial roundwood was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, (non-coniferous) imports increased by +52.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of (non-coniferous) imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X cubic meters), ninefold. Germany (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia totaled -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+7.4% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+14.6% per year) and Germany (+12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($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 Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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