Italy: Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough 2024

Market Size for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Italy

The Italian market for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Italy

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Coniferous wood in the rough production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Exports from Italy

In 2016, shipments abroad of coniferous wood in the rough decreased by -17.5% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2011, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, exports increased by +28.0% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough exports reduced to $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the coniferous wood in rough exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Italy, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +5.8%.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Italy, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled +1.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, surging by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (-4.2%).

Imports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Imports into Italy

In 2016, coniferous wood in the rough imports into Italy surged to X cubic meters, growing by 18% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, coniferous wood in rough imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2016. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 6.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of coniferous wood in the rough imports to Italy, together comprising 72% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +43.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest coniferous wood in the rough suppliers to Italy were France ($X), Austria ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, waning by -10.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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