Czech Republic: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech sawnwood (non-coniferous) market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 131%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from the Czech Republic fell slightly to X cubic meters, shrinking by -4.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, France, Croatia, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +122.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Slovakia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Croatia, France, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +139.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 86%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Croatia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous) increased by 18% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +50.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Ukraine (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Poland, Austria, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Ukraine, Austria, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +31.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($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 Ukraine (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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