Greece: Chipped Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Coniferous Wood Market Size in Greece

The revenue of the chipped coniferous wood market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Chipped coniferous wood consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Production in Greece

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, chipped coniferous wood production, however, continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Chipped coniferous wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the exports of coniferous wood in chips or particles from Greece stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Albania (X tons) was the main destination for chipped coniferous wood exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chipped coniferous wood exports to Albania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Albania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Cyprus (+X% per year).

In value terms, Albania ($X), Cyprus ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for chipped coniferous wood exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped coniferous wood export price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Albania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2018, the imports of coniferous wood in chips or particles into Greece totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Bulgaria (X tons) was the main supplier of chipped coniferous wood to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chipped coniferous wood to Greece, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped coniferous wood import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood import price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform