Germany: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German preservative-treated rough wood market decreased by -72.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. Preservative-treated rough wood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Germany

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 19%. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 145% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Germany, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X cubic meters), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X cubic meters), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +703.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+30.1% per year) and Oman (-6.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Germany, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +1,207.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+25.6% per year) and Oman (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, declining by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($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 (+62.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of preservative-treated rough wood imported into Germany fell to X cubic meters, shrinking by -15% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +29.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +32.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 124%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) constituted the largest preservative-treated rough wood supplier to Germany, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X cubic meters), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+351.5% per year) and Austria (+34.3% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Germany, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+424.1% per year) and Austria (+47.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($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 Poland (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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