Slovakia: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak roundwood market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight decline. Roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Slovakia

In value terms, roundwood production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of roundwood from Slovakia contracted to X cubic meters, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Austria, Hungary, China and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roundwood exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Italy, Hungary, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of roundwood imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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