Poland: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Poland

The Polish market for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) reduced slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous) in Poland

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when their volume decreased by -6.6% to X cubic meters. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 122%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 128%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from Poland, together comprising 80% of total exports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Romania, Estonia and Austria, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +240.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) exported from Poland were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. Estonia, Lithuania, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +214.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a measured expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Coniferous)

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous), when their volume decreased by -12.1% to X cubic meters. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Poland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X cubic meters), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +67.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+24.0% per year) and Lithuania (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) to Poland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled +49.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.8% per year) and Sweden (+15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs (coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 101%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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