Czech Republic: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2024

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

The Czech market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -33% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from the Czech Republic soared to X cubic meters, increasing by 49% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from the Czech Republic, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) 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 growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +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, the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from the Czech Republic were Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into the Czech Republic

After six years of decline, overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) increased by 41% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports increased by +52.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X cubic meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X cubic meters), 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then fell 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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