Germany: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German coniferous roundwood market increased by 5.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. Coniferous roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Germany

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of roundwood (coniferous) decreased by -19.4% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of coniferous roundwood exports from Germany, together accounting for 72% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +112.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coniferous roundwood exported from Germany were China ($X), Austria ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +144.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 coniferous roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Lithuania (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports into Germany

For the fifth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas purchases of roundwood (coniferous), which decreased by -4.4% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Norway (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of coniferous roundwood imports to Germany, together comprising 70% of total imports. Belgium, France, Sweden, Luxembourg, Latvia, Austria, Estonia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

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 +19.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coniferous roundwood suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Latvia, Denmark and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +17.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 coniferous roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Latvia ($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 Denmark (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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