Ukraine: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) 2025

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Ukraine

The Ukrainian market for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous) in Ukraine

In value terms, production of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) were exported from Ukraine; which is down by -29% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) from Ukraine, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X cubic meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +42.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-37.9% per year) and Australia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) exported from Ukraine were Turkey ($X), Australia ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, Serbia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +42.8%, 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

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Serbia (+29.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs (Non-Coniferous)

Imports into Ukraine

Imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) into Ukraine surged to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of 30% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 208%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 542% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Hungary (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) to Ukraine, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +152.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +120.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price for saw logs and veneer logs (non-coniferous) amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 109%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per cubic meter) and Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) and Hungary ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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