Czech Republic: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the fifth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood, which increased by 17% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 79% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +1,210.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +866.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 56%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per cubic meter) and Lithuania ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (-5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 154% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 960% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 358% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X cubic meters), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +70.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+67.6% per year) and Slovakia (-17.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the Czech Republic, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +44.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+46.7% per year) and Slovakia (-20.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, falling by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($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 Slovakia (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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