EU: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in the EU

The EU market for wood chips, particles and residues expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in the EU

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by France, Latvia, Italy, Austria, Estonia and Poland, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports in the EU

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of wood chips, particles and residues decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Latvia (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest exporters of wood chips, particles and residues, together creating X% of total exports. Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Finland (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood chips, particles and residues supplying countries in the European Union were Latvia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Estonia, Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the and residues in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood chips, particles and residues decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons), distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the main importers of wood chips, particles and residues, together making up X% of total imports.

Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of wood chips, particles and residues. At the same time, Denmark (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Portugal (+X%) and Poland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Italy (-X%), Sweden (-X%) and Austria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Denmark (+X p.p.), Lithuania (+X p.p.), Poland (+X p.p.), Portugal (+X p.p.) and Finland (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden and Austria saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Portugal ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 and residues in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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