Romania: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Romania

The Romanian preservative-treated rough wood market fell to $X in 2021, declining by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Romania

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 17%. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, the amount of preservative-treated rough wood exported from Romania declined sharply to X cubic meters, falling by -59.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 152%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Romania, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.0% per year) and France (-25.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Romania, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+18.0% per year) and France (-28.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of preservative-treated rough wood, when their volume decreased by -85.2% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 3,870%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 448%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Slovenia (X cubic meters) and Ukraine (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of preservative-treated rough wood imports to Romania, with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, which accounted for a further 6.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest preservative-treated rough wood suppliers to Romania, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +36.0%, 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

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, dropping by -48.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 312%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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