Italy: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Italy

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Italian market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when its value increased by 10% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Italy

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from Italy

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) were exported from Italy; shrinking by -46.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 286%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 236%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Switzerland (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from Italy, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovenia (with a CAGR of +62.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exports from Italy, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+57.1% per year) and Switzerland (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into Italy

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when their volume increased by 28% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Slovenia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Italy, with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, Poland, Croatia and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) suppliers to Italy were Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Slovenia, Germany, Croatia and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +68.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Croatia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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