Slovakia: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Slovakia

In 2020, the Slovak wood fuel (non-coniferous) market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Slovakia

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2010 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2020, the amount of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Slovakia declined significantly to X cubic meters, which is down by -X% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), twofold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany recorded 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 wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports into Slovakia soared to X cubic meters in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a modest increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Serbia (X cubic meters) and Brazil (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (non-coniferous) to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform