Europe: Coniferous Roundwood Market 2024

Coniferous Roundwood Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe coniferous roundwood market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Coniferous Roundwood Production in Europe

In value terms, coniferous roundwood production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Coniferous Roundwood Exports

Exports in Europe

Coniferous roundwood exports fell to X cubic meters in 2023, dropping by X% on the year before. In general, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood exports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of roundwood (coniferous), namely Russia, Germany, Norway and the Czech Republic, represented more than half of total export. It was distantly followed by Poland (X cubic meters), committing a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), Slovakia (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Norway, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Latvia, France, Slovakia, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, coniferous roundwood export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Coniferous Roundwood Imports

Imports in Europe

Coniferous roundwood imports contracted to X cubic meters in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous roundwood imports declined to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Austria (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Sweden (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the key importers of roundwood (coniferous), together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Luxembourg (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, Finland, Latvia, Poland, Romania, France, Luxembourg, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per cubic meter), while Ireland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform