Portugal: Chipped Coniferous Wood Market 2020

Chipped Coniferous Wood Market Size in Portugal

The revenue of the chipped coniferous wood market in Portugal amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, chipped coniferous wood consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Chipped coniferous wood consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Production in Portugal

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, chipped coniferous wood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2018, the exports of coniferous wood in chips or particles from Portugal amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, chipped coniferous wood exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chipped coniferous wood exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chipped coniferous wood exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chipped coniferous wood exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chipped coniferous wood export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the chipped coniferous wood export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for coniferous wood in chips or particles attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chipped Coniferous Wood Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2018, approx. X tons of coniferous wood in chips or particles were imported into Portugal; rising by X% against the previous year. In general, chipped coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chipped coniferous wood imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chipped coniferous wood imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest chipped coniferous wood supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chipped coniferous wood imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chipped coniferous wood to Portugal, comprising X% of total chipped coniferous wood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Uruguay amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Brazil (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chipped coniferous wood import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chipped coniferous wood import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform