Netherlands: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch sawnwood (coniferous) market increased by 261% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1,176%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -57.2% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 220%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 399% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and the United States (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (coniferous) exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 61% share of total exports. The UK, China, France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +99.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (coniferous) exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 54% of total exports. Germany, the United States, France and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +91.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 China (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of sawnwood (coniferous) into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X cubic meters, picking up by 1,260% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (coniferous) imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Finland, Latvia, New Zealand, Russia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, France and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +802.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (coniferous) suppliers to the Netherlands were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Belgium, Latvia, New Zealand, Russia, Estonia, Luxembourg, France, Lithuania, Ukraine and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +770.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belarus ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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