In 2023, Germany led European imports of continuously shaped coniferous wood at 239.68 million kilograms, with a year-over-year growth of 11.04%. France followed with 101.51 million kilograms, showing a 6.99% increase. Austria, Poland, and Romania also showed solid import volumes, with growth rates of 4.18%, 3.61%, and 7.04%, respectively. Notably, Estonia experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 33.77%. Conversely, the UK and Italy saw declines of 16.36% and 4.69%, respectively. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate has been varied, with certain countries like Estonia outperforming others.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of economic fluctuations on key importers like Germany and France.
- Supply chain disruptions and their effects post-pandemic.
- Environmental regulations influencing timber sourcing.
- Advancements in sustainable forestry practices.
- The role of emerging technologies in wood processing and trade logistics.
Top countries in Import of Coniferous Wood Continuously Shaped by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 239,680,000 | 2023 | +0.99% | +11.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 101,510,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +6.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 61,585,000 | 2023 | +1.21% | +4.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 54,457,000 | 2023 | +1.88% | +3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 28,106,000 | 2023 | +4.52% | +7.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 27,609,000 | 2023 | +3.15% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 26,608,000 | 2023 | +1.7% | +1.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 26,070,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 24,553,000 | 2023 | +4.47% | +33.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 22,738,000 | 2023 | +1.71% | +12.33% | View data |