Norway: Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Market Size in Norway

The revenue of the chipped non-coniferous wood market in Norway amounted to $X in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, chipped non-coniferous wood consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the chipped non-coniferous wood market attained its peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Production in Norway

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood production, however, continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Chipped non-coniferous wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2018, approx. X tons of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles were exported from Norway; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports, however, continue to indicate a deep deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped non-coniferous wood exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chipped non-coniferous wood exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chipped non-coniferous wood exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for chipped non-coniferous wood exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped non-coniferous wood export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the chipped non-coniferous wood export price continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for non-coniferous wood in chips or particles remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland.

Chipped Non-Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2018, approx. X tons of non-coniferous wood in chips or particles were imported into Norway; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped non-coniferous wood imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped non-coniferous wood imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chipped non-coniferous wood imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest chipped non-coniferous wood supplier to Norway, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chipped non-coniferous wood imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fivefold.

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

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chipped non-coniferous wood to Norway, comprising X% of total chipped non-coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Uruguay was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chipped non-coniferous wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped non-coniferous wood import price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform