Greece: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, the amount of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exported from Greece rose sharply to X square meters, growing by 11% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +39.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X square meters), Albania (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheet exports from Greece, together accounting for 70% 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +1,870.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from Greece, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Albania, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +68.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+2,024.9% per year) and Albania (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were imported into Greece; waning by -11.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Gabon (X square meters) constituted the largest veneer sheet supplier to Greece, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, veneer sheet imports from Gabon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Congo (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X square meters), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Gabon amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Congo (+62.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Gabon ($X), Croatia ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest veneer sheet suppliers to Greece, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Congo, Romania, Spain, Turkey, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bulgaria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Congo, with a CAGR of +59.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. 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 Croatia ($X per square meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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