Romania: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Romania

For the fifth consecutive year, the Romanian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Romania

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Romania declined to X cubic meters, shrinking by -11.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Egypt (X cubic meters) and the UK (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Romania, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Lebanon, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Turkey, the Netherlands, Poland, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Romania, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-11.7% per year) and Italy (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Turkey (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sawnwood (non-coniferous) increased by 15% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 67%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) supplier to Romania, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X cubic meters), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+60.9% per year) and Hungary (+15.8% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (non-coniferous) to Romania, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled +17.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.9% per year) and Germany (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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