Romania: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Exports from Romania

In 2017, sawnwood exports from Romania totaled X cubic meters, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Romania

China (X cubic meters), the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) and Japan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan and Iraq, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for sawnwood exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, the U.S., Turkey, Kuwait, Jordan, Pakistan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination , the U.S. (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Romania

In 2017, the average sawnwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the average export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sawnwood reached its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per cubic meter), while average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to China (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Romania

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood imported into Romania stood at X cubic meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Romania

In 2017, Ukraine (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), threefold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Romania, making up X% of total sawnwood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Romania

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the countries with the highest import prices were Germany ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Ukraine ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform