Czech Republic: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech roundwood market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Roundwood Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, roundwood production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Roundwood production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for roundwood exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, roundwood exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for roundwood exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of roundwood imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the largest roundwood suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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