In 2023, Belgium led European wood imports with a 9.32% increase, representing significant growth. Germany, despite being a major market, saw a slight decline of 1.88%. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands experienced notable growths at 4.25% and 6.43%, respectively. Slovakia and Estonia had the most substantial increases among smaller countries, with 11.59% and 10.07%, respectively. Poland also demonstrated a robust increase of 10.64%. Conversely, Hungary faced an 8.67% decline, the most significant reduction.
Future trends to monitor include the continued growth of smaller markets like Slovakia and Estonia, which may signal shifts in trade dynamics. Belgium’s position remains robust, while Germany’s slight decline warrants observation for potential structural changes. Robust growth in nations like Poland and the Netherlands suggests these markets are strengthening.
Top countries in Wood Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 11.73 | 2023 | +5.41% | +9.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10.35 | 2023 | +1.84% | -1.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.73 | 2023 | +3.14% | +4.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7.77 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.05 | 2023 | +5.75% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.87 | 2023 | +4.03% | -0.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.36 | 2023 | +3.53% | +6.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4.93 | 2023 | -1.12% | -0.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.62 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 4.33 | 2023 | +5.58% | +2.36% | View data |
