Slovenia: Sawn Wood Market 2020

Sawn Wood Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the sawn wood market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sawn wood market attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Sawn Wood Production in Slovenia

In value terms, sawn wood production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sawn wood production continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Slovenia sawn wood production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sawn Wood Exports

Exports from Slovenia

Sawn wood exports from Slovenia amounted to X cubic meters in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawn wood exports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Slovenia exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the sawn wood exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, sawn wood exports reached their peak , and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Indonesia (X cubic meters) was the major exporter for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, making up X% of total exports. China (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Brazil (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Brazil, Malaysia and Peru increased by X%, X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Indonesia (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, the largest sawn wood markets from Slovenia were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Peru and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Slovenia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The sawn wood export price in Slovenia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sawn wood export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018, when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 Slovenia

In 2018, sawn wood imports into Slovenia stood at X cubic meters, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Slovenia imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawn wood imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, sawn wood imports continue to indicate a moderate descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sawn wood imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 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) were the key importers of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise in the world, committing X% of total import. Mexico (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), South Korea (X%) and Australia (X%). 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 U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Japan, India, Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Chinese and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sawn wood import price in Slovenia amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018, when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per cubic meter), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per cubic meter) 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