Slovakia: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market increased by 6.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Slovakia

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of industrial roundwood increased by 1.5% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the (non-coniferous) exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Slovakia, with a combined 75% share of total exports. China, Hungary, Ukraine and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +119.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +131.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Ukraine (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of industrial roundwood into Slovakia surged to X cubic meters, picking up by 38% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 128%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of (non-coniferous) imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a slight increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X cubic meters) constituted the largest industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X cubic meters), threefold. The Czech Republic (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +17.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-1.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to Slovakia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+23.4% per year) and Hungary (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Hungary ($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 Poland (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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