Europe: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Europe

The Europe market for saw logs and veneer logs reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Europe

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs exported in Europe dropped to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) represented the key exporters of saw logs and veneer logs in Europe, together mixing up X% of total exports. Norway (X cubic meters) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Latvia (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%). Sweden (X cubic meters), Estonia (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, France, Poland, Latvia, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Estonia, Spain and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Finland (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and Portugal (X%). The following importers - the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs importing markets in Europe were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Italy, Finland, Slovakia, Latvia, Romania, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, 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 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform