Germany: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Germany

For the third year in a row, the German market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -2.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Germany

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from Germany

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) decreased by -11.5% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 100%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from Germany, with a combined 73% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, Luxembourg and Italy, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lithuania (with a CAGR of +232.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from Germany, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +123.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+6.9% per year) and Belgium (+22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), which decreased by -1.8% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Denmark, Estonia, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Sweden (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Germany, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-3.6% per year) and Norway (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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