Italy: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Italy

In 2020, the Italian wood fuel (non-coniferous) market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Italy

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production contracted modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, overseas shipments of wood fuel (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. from 2009 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports reduced to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and the U.S. (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Switzerland, South Korea, China, Slovakia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in South Korea (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Italy were the UK ($X), France ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, China, South Korea, Austria, Slovakia, Belgium, Croatia, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X Korea (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the U.S. ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (non-coniferous) were imported into Italy; declining by -X% on 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports declined markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Austria, Ukraine, Indonesia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Myanmar (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (non-coniferous) to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Brazil ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform