Netherlands: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch coniferous roundwood market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 999% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 562% against the previous year. Coniferous roundwood production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of roundwood (coniferous) decreased by -34.9% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 244% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 399% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous roundwood exports from the Netherlands, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous roundwood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X cubic meters), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +205.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-2.5% per year) and Germany (-11.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for roundwood (coniferous) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +177.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-8.8% per year) and Germany (-14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average coniferous roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (-3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of roundwood (coniferous) decreased by -86.5% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of coniferous roundwood imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood (coniferous) to the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +38.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-21.0% per year) and Poland (+34.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average coniferous roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 76% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coniferous roundwood import price increased by +98.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the UK ($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 France (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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