EU: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU preservative-treated rough wood market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the EU

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +75.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 5.7% to X cubic meters, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Lithuania (X cubic meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters) were the key exporters of preservative-treated rough wood, together generating 82% 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of +530.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +355.0%, 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in the EU

For the tenth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of preservative-treated rough wood, which increased by 33% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of preservative-treated rough wood imports in 2021 were the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), together accounting for 65% of total import. Latvia (X cubic meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Estonia (X cubic meters). All these countries together took near 12% share of total imports. France (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Lithuania (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +171.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported preservative-treated rough wood in the European Union, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +60.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+21.9% per year) and France (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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