Germany: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Germany

The German industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Germany

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Germany

Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Germany contracted significantly to X cubic meters in 2022, dropping by -16.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the (non-coniferous) exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Vietnam (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Germany, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +157.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial roundwood exports from Germany, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+15.5% per year) and Austria (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 China (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of industrial roundwood increased by 0.4% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of (non-coniferous) imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Switzerland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports to Germany, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Latvia, the Netherlands, Hungary, Congo, the United States, Norway, Estonia, Denmark, Liberia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Germany were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 43% of total imports. Congo, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Latvia, Liberia, the Netherlands, Estonia, Norway and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +52.6%, saw 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

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price increased by +87.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($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 Austria (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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