Germany: Market for Wood Chips And Particles 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips And Particles in Germany

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German wood chips and particles market, when its value increased by 30% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Wood Chips And Particles in Germany

In value terms, wood chips and particles production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Wood Chips And Particles

Exports from Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in overseas shipments of wood chips and particles, which increased by 32% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +32.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood chips and particles exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood chips and particles exports from Germany, together comprising 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +37.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood chips and particles exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Denmark ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +28.1%, 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

In 2022, the average wood chips and particles export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Austria (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood Chips And Particles

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wood chips and particles increased by 25% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips and particles imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate slight growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood chips and particles imports to Germany, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood chips and particles suppliers to Germany were France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +7.5%, 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 wood chips and particles import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Switzerland ($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 Switzerland (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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