Italy: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Italy amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The sawnwood consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Production in Italy

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were produced in Italy; approximately equating the previous year. In general, sawnwood production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The sawnwood production peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Exports from Italy

Sawnwood exports from Italy amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sawnwood exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood exports stood at $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Italy

The United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and the UK (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, China, France, Switzerland, Morocco and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for sawnwood exported from Italy were the UK ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, France, China, Switzerland, Qatar, Croatia, Morocco, Slovenia and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination , Qatar (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Italy

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the average export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for sawnwood reached their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for sawnwood stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the UK ($X thousand per cubic meter), while average price for exports to Hungary ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Imports into Italy

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were imported into Italy; jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, sawnwood imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Italy

In 2017, Austria (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Germany (X cubic meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Ukraine (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Ukraine (-X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood to Italy, making up X% of total sawnwood imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Croatia (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Italy

The average sawnwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, sawnwood import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when the average import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sawnwood attained its peak figure level of $X per cubic meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Croatia ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Croatia (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform