Coniferous shaped wood market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for coniferous shaped wood in Slovenia increased from 9 449 t to 14 003 t. This growth was supported by the introduction of a new regulation on measuring and classifying forest timber assortments, which standardized wood quality for processing. Furthermore, the industry saw a trend toward increased domestic processing and reduced log exports, strengthening local production. In 2020, greater raw material availability due to natural disasters that raised coniferous timber harvests, coupled with growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly wooden flooring, contributed to further market expansion.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume declined to 3 212 t by 2024. This downturn coincided with global inflationary pressures, which sharply raised prices for imported wood, particularly from Austria as a key supplier, reducing imports. Changes in Slovenian forestry legislation affecting forest management and wood protection also altered raw material availability for production. During this period, the industry responded by adopting new technologies like wood thermal modification and developing new product segments, including thermally treated parquet and flooring for outdoor use, even as the overall market volume contracted.

Production coniferous shaped wood in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the analyzed period. From 2017 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 3.1 times. In 2020, Slovenia's output of coniferous shaped wood was valued at 4 089 K $ US, marking a significant increase of 12.1% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 187 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 12.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 210.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia's coniferous shaped wood production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 181 t of coniferous shaped wood, which is 37.1% higher year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 160.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports coniferous shaped wood from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's cross-border shipments of coniferous shaped wood declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 794 t, showing a strong decrease of 11.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 635 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 13.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia (57.3% of exports in kind), Germany (13.5% of exports in kind), and Italy (11.1% of exports in kind) remained the leading destinations in Slovenia's export structure for coniferous shaped wood, with a combined share of 81.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's coniferous shaped wood export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 341 K $ US, which is 0.6% lower than the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 982 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Slovenia's coniferous shaped wood exports in value terms were Croatia (50.4% of exports in value terms), Germany (23.0% of exports in value terms), and Italy (9.8% of exports in value terms), which together accounted for 83.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports coniferous shaped wood to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Slovenia's coniferous shaped wood imports declined. In 2020, imports stood at 14 615 t, down by 1.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 808 t, with the largest increase occurring in that same year, rising by 28.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria remained the dominant direction for Slovenia's imports in kind, with a share of 80.0% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's coniferous shaped wood import volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 13 104 K $ US, which is 3.5% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 38.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria and Germany concentrated 88.7% of Slovenia's total imports in value terms, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller individual amounts.

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

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