Eastern Europe: Wood Flat Pallet Market 2025

Wood Flat Pallet Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European wood flat pallet market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Wood Flat Pallet Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, wood flat pallet production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood Flat Pallet Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood exported in Eastern Europe surged to X units, rising by 16% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +14.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood flat pallet exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the major exporter of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 46% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), Lithuania (X units), Latvia (X units) and Ukraine (X units), together comprising a 36% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belarus (X units), Russia (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Hungary (X units) - each reached a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood flat pallet exports from Poland stood at +10.4%. At the same time, Russia (+22.5%), Ukraine (+22.2%), Bulgaria (+12.1%), Hungary (+4.3%), Lithuania (+2.9%) and the Czech Republic (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +22.5% from 2012-2021. Belarus and Latvia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Poland (+13 p.p.), Ukraine (+5.1 p.p.) and Russia (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belarus (-2.1 p.p.), Lithuania (-3.4 p.p.), Latvia (-6.2 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-6.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest wood flat pallet supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +13.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.6% per year) and Latvia (+8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Flat Pallet Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Wood flat pallet imports soared to X units in 2021, with an increase of 16% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Slovakia (X units), Hungary (X units), Romania (X units), Lithuania (X units), Bulgaria (X units) and Latvia (X units) was the major importer of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood in Eastern Europe, mixing up 94% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +18.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, rising by 37% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wood flat pallet import price increased by +76.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+13.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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