Ukraine: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian roundwood market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable increase. Roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Ukraine

In value terms, roundwood production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Roundwood exports from Ukraine shrank to X cubic meters in 2022, reducing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, Belgium, Slovakia, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for roundwood exported from Ukraine worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, purchases abroad of roundwood was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest roundwood supplier to Ukraine, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X cubic meters), fivefold. Poland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest roundwood suppliers to Ukraine were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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