Slovakia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Slovakia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Slovakia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawn Wood Production in Slovakia

In value terms, sawn wood production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Slovakia sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Sawn wood exports from Slovakia totaled X cubic meters in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports reached their peak figure at X cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sawn wood exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sawn wood exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sawn wood exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia represented the major exporter of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. China (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%). Peru (X cubic meters) and Malaysia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Indonesia was also the fastest growing in terms of the wood sawn or chipped lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Brazil (-X%), Peru (-X%), China (-X%) and Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X%), Brazil (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Peru (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Malaysia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood export price in Slovakia amounted to $X per cubic meter, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Slovakia export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per cubic meter), while Indonesia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sawn Wood Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2018, sawn wood imports into Slovakia stood at X cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sawn wood imports reached their peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of sawn wood imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports, however, continue to indicate a measured downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) represented the largest importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, achieving X% of total import. It was followed by Mexico (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), South Korea (X cubic meters) and Australia (X cubic meters), together constituting X% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X cubic meters), Japan (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) and India (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Taiwan, Chinese, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood importing markets into Slovakia were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, France, Japan, India, Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Chinese and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Slovakia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawn wood import price, however, continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. Slovakia import price peaked at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform