Germany: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Germany

In 2022, the German market for saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Saw logs and veneer logs consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Germany

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Saw logs and veneer logs production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined 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 saw logs and veneer logs exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs exported from Germany were China ($X), Austria ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs were imported into Germany; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat 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 saw logs and veneer logs imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, France, Sweden, Luxembourg, Latvia, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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