Poland: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish coniferous roundwood market decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Poland

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports from Poland

Coniferous roundwood exports from Poland stood at X cubic meters in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous roundwood exports from Poland, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous roundwood exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+53.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for coniferous roundwood exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Estonia, Lithuania, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +151.6%, recorded 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

The average coniferous roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price posted measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9% 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 years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Austria (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of roundwood (coniferous) imported into Poland surged to X cubic meters, jumping by 19% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of coniferous roundwood imports to Poland, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +236.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest coniferous roundwood suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Latvia, Slovakia, Norway and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +231.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average coniferous roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 101%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($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 Ukraine (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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