Czech Republic: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in the Czech Republic

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Czech market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when its value increased by 1,379% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from the Czech Republic

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) decreased by -21.5% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from the Czech Republic, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) 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 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+5.9% per year) and Poland (+77.5% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and Poland (+68.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 71% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), which decreased by -2.1% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to the Czech Republic, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of -0.8%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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