Norway: Chipped Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Coniferous Wood Market Size in Norway

The revenue of the chipped coniferous wood market in Norway amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Production in Norway

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Chipped coniferous wood production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2018, approx. X tons of coniferous wood in chips or particles were exported from Norway; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for chipped coniferous wood exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Denmark (+X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for chipped coniferous wood exports from Norway, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped coniferous wood export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2018, approx. X tons of coniferous wood in chips or particles were imported into Norway; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest chipped coniferous wood supplier to Norway, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chipped coniferous wood imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chipped coniferous wood to Norway, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped coniferous wood import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the chipped coniferous wood import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Latvia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform