In 2023, the United Kingdom led European imports of plywood from non-EU countries with 1.25 million cubic meters, a minor decline of 0.78%. Germany and Belgium followed, while Hungary and Croatia showed significant growth rates of 66.39% and 65.93%, respectively. Overall, variations painted a dynamic picture, with notable declines in France and Finland, contrasting positive outcomes in Sweden, Belgium, and Estonia.
Future trends suggest attention should be paid to geopolitical fluctuations affecting trade volumes, potential regulatory shifts within the EU impacting import dynamics, as well as sustainability efforts reshaping material sourcing strategies. Monitoring these aspects will be vital for projecting plywood import trends.
Top countries in Total Plywood Imports from Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,250 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 652.8 | 2023 | +16.27% | -3.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 430.54 | 2023 | +19.17% | +7.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 404.94 | 2023 | +34.78% | +66.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 368.24 | 2023 | +46.14% | +3.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 279.73 | 2023 | -6.6% | -3.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 264.52 | 2023 | -0.03% | -2.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 163.94 | 2023 | -0.03% | -3.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 111.29 | 2023 | +0.063% | +5.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 101.32 | 2023 | -18.35% | +8.08% | View data |
