Poland: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Poland

The Polish wood fuel (non-coniferous) market expanded remarkably to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Poland

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production rose significantly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of wood fuel (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters in 2020. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports expanded slightly to $X in 2020. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Switzerland (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+X% per year) and Switzerland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2020, purchases abroad of wood fuel (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Moldova, Brazil and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Moldova, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Russia, Slovakia and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, Moldova 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 2020, the average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Moldova ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform