Ukraine: Wood Barrel Market 2025

Wood Barrel Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian wood barrel market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Wood barrel consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Wood Barrel Production in Ukraine

In value terms, wood barrel production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 100%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wood Barrel Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X units of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood were exported from Ukraine; declining by -58.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood barrel exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for wood barrel exports from Ukraine, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, wood barrel exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X units), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+6.3% per year) and Lithuania (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood exports from Ukraine, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+12.4% per year) and Poland (+56.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood barrel export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+59.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Barrel Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood imported into Ukraine declined sharply to X units, falling by -80.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 295%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood barrel imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 259% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) was the main wood barrel supplier to Ukraine, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania (X units), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at -9.1%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products of wood to Ukraine, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at -19.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood barrel import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 358% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the price for France stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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