Italy: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Italy

The Italian industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Italy

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 52%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, (non-coniferous) production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Italy

Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Italy reduced remarkably to X cubic meters in 2022, declining by -32.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the (non-coniferous) exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the (non-coniferous) exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Italy, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +149.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for industrial roundwood exports from Italy, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +150.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-8.5% per year) and France (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 54%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Malta ($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 France (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of industrial roundwood were imported into Italy; reducing by -5.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Croatia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports to Italy, together comprising 67% of total imports. Hungary, Switzerland, Austria and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +187.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), France ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Italy, with a combined 48% share of total imports. Hungary, Brazil, Switzerland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +137.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Hungary (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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