Eastern Europe: Sawnwood Market 2025

Sawnwood Market Size in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, the East European sawnwood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sawnwood production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of sawnwood in Eastern Europe dropped significantly to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Total exports indicated slight 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X cubic meters) was the main exporter of sawnwood, creating X% of total exports. Latvia (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%). Romania (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Estonia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sawnwood exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Lithuania (X%), Latvia (X%), Estonia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Latvia (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Romania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest sawnwood supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

In Russia, sawnwood exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase 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, sawnwood export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sawnwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters) and Hungary (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Slovakia (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Romania (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest sawnwood importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Estonia ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Latvia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the Czech Republic ($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 Estonia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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