As of 2023, Germany leads the European wood exports, constituting the largest share, reflecting a consistent 6.79% year-on-year increase. The Czech Republic follows with a robust 8.16% growth, while Belgium shows notable expansion at 13.36%. Conversely, Poland and Slovenia saw declines, with respective decreases of 1.32% and 5.98%. Emerging countries like Macedonia and Cyprus are experiencing exceptional growth, the latter with a remarkable 41.04% spike.
Future trends to watch:
- The resurgence in Cyprus and Iceland's exports suggests potential emerging market dynamics.
- Evaluating sustainable practices could impact export capacities, especially for top countries like Germany and the Czech Republic.
- Monitoring economic policies regarding wood trading within the EU may influence smaller export nations.
Top countries in Wood Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.34 | 2023 | +2.6% | +6.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 9.91 | 2023 | +3.39% | +8.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 7.17 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.76 | 2023 | +1.26% | +13.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.76 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.34 | 2023 | +0.32% | +2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.05 | 2023 | +2.25% | -1.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 5.01 | 2023 | +0.062% | -0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 4.38 | 2023 | +4.2% | +0.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 3.59 | 2023 | +5.01% | +0.084% | View data |
