Europe: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Europe

The Europe market for saw logs and veneer logs rose slightly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Europe

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X cubic meters of saw logs and veneer logs were exported in Europe; surging by X% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Russia (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main exporters of saw logs and veneer logs, together committing X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest saw logs and veneer logs supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while Ireland ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports in Europe

In 2023, imports of saw logs and veneer logs in Europe fell modestly to X cubic meters, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports reduced 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters), Finland (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

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 ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Finland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2022, and then dropped 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 Italy ($X per cubic meter), while Ireland ($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 Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform