Ukraine: Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2024

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, the Ukrainian sawnwood (non-coniferous) market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 15% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a moderate increase. Sawnwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Ukraine

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of sawnwood (non-coniferous) decreased by -12.5% to X cubic meters, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (non-coniferous) exports from Ukraine, together accounting for 47% of total exports. Estonia, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (non-coniferous) exported from Ukraine were Poland ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. Estonia, Turkey, Hungary, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +18.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood (non-coniferous) export price increased by +113.1% against 2015 indices. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Austria (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood (non-coniferous) were imported into Ukraine; waning by -38% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 461%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 439%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Romania (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Slovakia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood (non-coniferous) imports to Ukraine, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sawnwood (non-coniferous) suppliers to Ukraine were Sweden ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. Slovakia, Germany, Croatia, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +40.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 sawnwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 23%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Slovakia ($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 Croatia (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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