Coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in Austria declined from 3 633 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 3 360 thousand tonnes in 2020. By 2024, it had recovered to 3 867 thousand tonnes, exceeding the 2018 level. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, falling from 295.4 million USD in 2018 to 219.9 million USD in 2020 before rising to 290.8 million USD in 2024.

Domestic production showed modest fluctuations initially, ranging between 2 792 and 2 809 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2020, then expanded to 3 341 thousand tonnes in 2024. Imports contracted sharply from 971 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 631 thousand tonnes in 2021, with a partial rebound in 2022-2023 before settling at 679 thousand tonnes in 2024. Exports varied, reaching a high of 248 thousand tonnes in 2021 before declining to 153 thousand tonnes in 2024.

The reduction in market size up to 2020 aligned with a steep fall in import volumes, while the recovery by 2024 corresponded with a significant increase in domestic production. The market value movements reflected both these volume changes and shifts in average prices, as seen in the differing trends for physical and monetary trade flows.

Production coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in monetary terms, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 187.3 million US dollars, marking a 9.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 236.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 13.9% also occurring that year. In contrast, the most significant drop of 12.3% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following a two-year decline, Austria's production volume of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in physical terms, saw a modest increase. In 2020, output reached 2 809 thousand tonnes, representing a slight uptick of 0.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 12.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 792 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual decrease of 12.4% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in physical terms, rose to 133.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting a 10.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 50.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.5%. The peak volume was achieved in 2018 at 137.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 54.7%. The most significant decline of 12.1% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the primary destination for Austria's exports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles in physical terms, accounting for 80.5% of total export flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's export market for coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in monetary terms, exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports varied by a factor of two, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2018. In 2020, exports amounted to 9 302 thousand US dollars, down 7.2% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 765 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 102.2%. The most substantial decline of 14.8% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In value terms, Italy dominated Austria's exports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from 2017 to 2020, capturing 74.9% of total export flows. Other markets accounted for the remainder, forming a fragmented tail.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in physical terms, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 685.0 thousand tonnes, representing a gradual decrease of 7.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 22.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 971.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.8%. The most significant drop of 23.4% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia were the main suppliers of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles to Austria in physical terms. Germany accounted for 51.0% of imports, Slovakia for 28.4%, and Czechia for 12.9%, collectively forming 92.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles, measured in monetary terms, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 41 875 thousand US dollars, marking a solid decrease of 17.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.6%, averaging an annual decline of 11.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 70 629 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.1%. The most substantial drop of 28.0% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In value terms, Austria's imports of coniferous fuel wood in chips and particles from 2017 to 2020 were largely oriented towards Germany and Slovakia. Their combined share reached 80.7% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020