Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria
4. Exports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria

Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average wood; shingles and shakes import price amounted to $2,258 per ton, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($4,415 per ton), while the price for Russia ($1,779 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria (FOB) - 2022

The average wood; shingles and shakes export price stood at $2,949 per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,657 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($6,784 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($2,144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wood; shingles and shakeses decreased by -2.5% to 2.8K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood; shingles and shakes imports amounted to $6.2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Wood; Shingles and Shakes to Austria in 2022:

1. Poland (788.1 tons)
2. Czech Republic (683.4 tons)
3. Slovakia (510.5 tons)
4. Russia (244.4 tons)
5. Estonia (194.9 tons)
6. Germany (125.8 tons)
7. Kyrgyzstan (100.9 tons)

Exports of Wood; Shingles and Shakes in Austria

In 2022, approx. 858 tons of wood; shingles and shakeses were exported from Austria; with an increase of 18% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood; shingles and shakes exports rose rapidly to $2.5M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Wood; Shingles and Shakes from Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (344.6 tons)
2. France (160.6 tons)
3. Switzerland (131.2 tons)
4. Italy (97.3 tons)
5. Slovakia (61.8 tons)
6. Czech Republic (34.9 tons)
7. Romania (25.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform