Eastern Europe: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2024

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European preservative-treated rough wood market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania was the main exporter of preservative-treated rough wood in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports recording X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Slovakia (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Latvia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Poland (X%) and Russia (X%). Estonia (X cubic meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Lithuania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preservative-treated rough wood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Estonia (X%), Russia (X%), Slovakia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Latvia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Poland ($X per cubic meter), while Russia ($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 Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, preservative-treated rough wood imports in Eastern Europe shrank dramatically to X cubic meters, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters) and Estonia (X cubic meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X cubic meters), achieving a X% share of total imports. Poland (X cubic meters) and Bulgaria (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Latvia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Eastern Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per cubic meter), while Estonia ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform