Italy: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in Italy amounted to $X in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) consumption continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The wood fuel (coniferous) consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in Italy

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (coniferous) were produced in Italy; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the wood fuel (coniferous) production attained their peak volume of X cubic meters; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Italy

In 2017, exports of wood fuel (coniferous) from Italy amounted to X cubic meters, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Italy

France (X cubic meters), Switzerland (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Austria, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Canada, the Czech Republic and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood fuel (coniferous) exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Belgium, Canada, Sweden, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X%.

Canada (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Italy

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) attained its maximum level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to France ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Italy

In 2017, imports of wood fuel (coniferous) into Italy totaled X cubic meters, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Italy

In 2017, Austria (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Nigeria (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Estonia (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-X% per year) and Estonia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Italy, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-X% per year) and Estonia (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Italy

The average wood fuel (coniferous) import price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Nigeria ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Slovakia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Nigeria (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform