Poland: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish sawnwood (coniferous) market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Sawnwood (coniferous) consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Poland

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -11.3% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 124%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Poland, with a combined 52% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Hungary, Lithuania, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (coniferous) exported from Poland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, the UK, Spain and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +28.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Spain (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Poland

Sawnwood (coniferous) imports into Poland soared to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of 185% on 2021 figures. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Ukraine (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (coniferous) imports to Poland, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Belarus, Finland, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Austria, Slovakia, Russia, Denmark and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (coniferous) suppliers to Poland were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Estonia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Austria, Denmark, Russia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +48.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Lithuania ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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