Poland: Veneer Sheet Market 2025

Veneer Sheet Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish veneer sheet market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.0% against 2020 indices. Veneer sheet consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise decreased by -11.6% to X square meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Estonia (X square meters) and Ukraine (X square meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheet exports from Poland, together accounting for 49% of total exports. France, Austria, Russia, Slovakia, Lithuania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and Estonia ($X) were the largest markets for veneer sheet exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Austria, Ukraine, France, Lithuania, Slovakia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +27.8%, saw 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 veneer sheet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, veneer sheet export price increased by +53.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per square 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 (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were imported into Poland; which is down by -5% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Estonia (X square meters), Ukraine (X square meters) and Latvia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheet imports to Poland, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +84.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Romania ($X) and Estonia ($X) constituted the largest veneer sheet suppliers to Poland, together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Latvia, Germany, Finland, Russia and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +81.7%, 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

In 2022, the average veneer sheet import price amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, veneer sheet import price increased by +47.4% against 2019 indices. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Romania ($X per square meter), while the price for Russia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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