Slovenia: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovene roundwood market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Roundwood Production in Slovenia

In value terms, roundwood production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of roundwood increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roundwood exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Croatia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roundwood exported from Slovenia were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Croatia, Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, 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 2022, the average roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of roundwood, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of roundwood imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest roundwood suppliers to Slovenia were Croatia ($X), Austria ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Germany and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Croatia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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