EU: Wood Barrel Market 2025

Wood Barrel Market Size in the EU

The EU wood barrel market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -10.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -27.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Wood Barrel Production in the EU

In value terms, wood barrel production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Barrel Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood increased by 16% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood barrel exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France was the largest exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X units), generating a 26% share of total exports. Ireland (X units), Lithuania (X units), Romania (X units), Portugal (X units), Hungary (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest wood barrel supplier in the European Union, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in France stood at +2.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+12.8% per year) and Lithuania (+29.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Barrel Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood in the European Union rose rapidly to X units, with an increase of 10% against 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +9.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood barrel imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +107.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood, namely Ireland, France and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Italy (X units), comprising a 6% share of total imports. Portugal (X units), Germany (X units) and Denmark (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood barrel importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+16.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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