Eastern Europe: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Eastern Europe

The East European market for saw logs and veneer logs totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Eastern Europe

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports in Eastern Europe

Saw logs and veneer logs exports fell rapidly to X cubic meters in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) was the main exporter of saw logs and veneer logs, creating X% of total exports. Russia (X cubic meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Hungary (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the saw logs and veneer logs exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Hungary, Latvia and Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Estonia (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic, Poland and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an 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 in the Czech Republic stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) and Poland ($X per cubic meter), while Estonia ($X per cubic meter) and the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Estonia (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total imports. Hungary (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Latvia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saw logs and veneer logs import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per cubic meter) and Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while Hungary ($X per cubic meter) and Latvia ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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