Norway: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Norway

The Norwegian market for saw logs and veneer logs expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Norway

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Saw logs and veneer logs production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Norway

Saw logs and veneer logs exports from Norway stood at X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters) was the main destination for saw logs and veneer logs exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), fourfold. Latvia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of saw logs and veneer logs imported into Norway expanded notably to X cubic meters, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to Norway, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia (X cubic meters), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Estonia ($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 Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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