Germany: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Germany

The German sawnwood (coniferous) market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -62.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Sawnwood (coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Germany

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Sawnwood (coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (coniferous) exported from Germany soared to X cubic meters, with an increase of 253% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Germany, accounting for a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X cubic meters), threefold. Belgium (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +78.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+33.3% per year) and Belgium (+37.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +78.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.0% per year) and Austria (+22.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 UK (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after four years of decline. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (coniferous) imports to Germany, together accounting for 45% of total imports. Finland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

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 +20.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (coniferous) suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Russia ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. Finland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sawnwood (coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. 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 hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belarus ($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 Ukraine (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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