The Latvian birch veneer log and sawlog export industry leads Europe at 509.11 thousand cubic meters in 2023, despite a slight decrease of 0.2%. Lithuania also shows strength with a robust increase of 3.22%. Poland's exports surged by 55.86%, while Germany experienced a remarkable increase of 83.25%. In contrast, Estonia and Sweden reported significant declines by 26.97% and 32.78%, respectively. Concerns arise with Spain, Bulgaria, and Slovenia showing 100% declines. The five-year CAGR highlights Lithuania and Finland's consistent growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in countries with recent declines.
- Shifts in global demand affecting European exports.
- Environmental regulations impacting logging practices.
- Technological advancements increasing production efficiency.
Top countries in Birch Veneer Logs and Sawlogs Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 509.11 | 2023 | -8.19% | -0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 144.04 | 2023 | +16.06% | +3.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 44.89 | 2023 | +4.86% | +55.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 16.19 | 2023 | +3.03% | -26.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 11.87 | 2023 | +1.02% | -23.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 10.85 | 2023 | -15.37% | -7.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.79 | 2023 | +9480% | +15.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.94 | 2023 | -27.07% | -32.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 1.86 | 2023 | +35.77% | +83.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.86 | 2023 | +112.17% | View data |
