France: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in France

For the fourth year in a row, the French sawnwood (non-coniferous) market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in France

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 104%. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sawnwood (non-coniferous), when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X cubic meters. In general, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 44%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from France, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, Vietnam, Algeria, the Netherlands, Italy, India, Tunisia, Switzerland and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +29.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from France were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. China, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Vietnam, India, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +33.6%, 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 average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were imported into France; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Cameroon (X cubic meters), Ukraine (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to France, together comprising 34% of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Gabon, Hungary, Congo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Italy, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Cameroon ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to France, with a combined 36% share of total imports. Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Gabon, Congo, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +37.5%, 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

In 2022, the average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price increased by +47.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Ukraine ($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 Belgium (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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