Poland: Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough 2024

Market Size for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Poland

The Polish market for coniferous wood in the rough shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Poland

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Exports from Poland

In 2016, overseas shipments of coniferous wood in the rough decreased by -15.6% to X cubic meters, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, exports decreased by -30.2% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2016. Overall, exports showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 63%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Poland, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), fivefold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-7.0% per year) and Austria (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Poland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.3% per year) and Italy (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, dropping by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Imports into Poland

In 2016, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of coniferous wood in the rough, when their volume decreased by -20.8% to X cubic meters. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough imports fell dramatically to $X in 2016. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Belarus (X cubic meters) constituted the largest coniferous wood in the rough supplier to Poland, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough imports from Belarus exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X cubic meters), sevenfold. Germany (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belarus totaled +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-2.5% per year) and Germany (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coniferous wood in the rough to Poland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belarus totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-7.8% per year) and Germany (-13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, reducing by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 7.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belarus ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (-4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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