Germany: Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough 2024

Market Size for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Germany

The German market for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight shrinkage. Coniferous wood in the rough consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Germany

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, coniferous wood in rough production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Exports from Germany

In 2016, overseas shipments of coniferous wood in the rough increased by 4% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2016 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough exports stood at $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 4.6%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Germany, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X cubic meters), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+21.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Germany, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+21.1% per year) and Italy (-7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 7.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Imports into Germany

In 2016, approx. X cubic meters of coniferous wood in the rough were imported into Germany; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough imports declined slightly to $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, coniferous wood in rough imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Norway (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of coniferous wood in the rough imports to Germany, with a combined 67% share of total imports. France, Estonia, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, Latvia, Sweden and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the largest coniferous wood in the rough suppliers to Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 6.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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