Czech Republic: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech market for saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in the Czech Republic

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for saw logs and veneer logs exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), twofold. Poland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($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

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of saw logs and veneer logs was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest saw logs and veneer logs suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 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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