Germany: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Germany

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (coniferous) were exported from Germany; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the wood fuel (coniferous) exports failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Germany

France (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Switzerland (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Australia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination , Australia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Germany

The average wood fuel (coniferous) export price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Austria ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Germany

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (coniferous) were imported into Germany; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports attained their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Germany

Poland (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (coniferous) imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest wood fuel (coniferous) suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Germany

The average wood fuel (coniferous) import price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Estonia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Poland ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Estonia (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform