Spain: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Spain

The Spanish preservative-treated rough wood market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +68.4% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Spain

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +80.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of preservative-treated rough wood were exported from Spain; waning by -8.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 116%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 97%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Tunisia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of preservative-treated rough wood exports from Spain, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +134.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), France ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 96% of total exports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +83.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -1% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of preservative-treated rough wood imports to Spain, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Latvia and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preservative-treated rough wood suppliers to Spain were Poland ($X), Finland ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. France, Latvia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +46.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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