Italy: Industrial Roundwood Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Italian industrial roundwood market, when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +54.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Italy

In value terms, industrial roundwood production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +49.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded decline in shipments abroad of industrial roundwood, which decreased by -0.8% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 267%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 179%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for industrial roundwood exports from Italy, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial roundwood exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X cubic meters), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+35.6% per year) and Slovakia (+133.6% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial roundwood exports from Italy, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+23.5% per year) and Slovakia (+150.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of industrial roundwood imported into Italy dropped to X cubic meters, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Switzerland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood imports to Italy, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Brazil and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +187.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest industrial roundwood suppliers to Italy were Slovenia ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports. Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Brazil and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +137.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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