Eastern Europe: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Eastern Europe

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Eastern Europe amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sawn wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of sawn wood production peaked in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

The exports amounted to X cubic meters in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their peak figure in 2018, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The exports of the five major exporters of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, namely Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Ukraine and Latvia, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Estonia (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Russia (X%) and Belarus (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Russia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood export price increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak figure in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while Belarus ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

The imports amounted to X cubic meters in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood imports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of sawn wood imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Poland (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Slovakia (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters), Hungary (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) were the key importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, together generating X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Slovakia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Lithuania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Russia, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Romania recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, rising by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood import price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Lithuania ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Slovakia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Lithuania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform