Coniferous shaped wood market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018-2019, the Spanish coniferous shaped wood market began to contract due to growing competition from laminate flooring, which increased its share in commercial and residential markets. Diversification by manufacturers into higher value-added products such as parquet and structural items altered the supply structure, but overall market volume fell from 77 343 t in 2018 to 66 935 t in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily disrupted raw material supply chains, but increased focus on environmental sustainability supported demand for natural wood, leading to a partial recovery to 73 728 t.

From 2021, the market faced severe external shocks. Shortages of strategic raw materials, exacerbated by the global energy crisis and inflation, raised costs and reduced the availability of wood for parquet. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 further disrupted supplies and increased price pressures, causing a sharp drop in market volume to 44 174 t in 2022 from 57 756 t in 2021.

By 2023-2024, the European parquet market had contracted by 20-30%, and Spain followed this trend, with market volume falling to 37 703 t in 2023 and 16 950 t in 2024. Persistent supply issues, inflation, and the energy crisis continued to constrain production and demand. However, by 2024 there were early signs of stabilization, supported by retail channel stability and policies promoting sustainable wooden flooring, though recovery remained fragile.

Production coniferous shaped wood in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Coniferous shaped wood production in Spain has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 31 098 K $ US, marking a moderate decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 506 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 7.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 69 133 t of coniferous shaped wood, representing a moderate rise of 6.9% from 2019. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 64 680 t, while the peak was in 2018 at 75 614 t. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 14.5%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.7%.

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

Exports coniferous shaped wood from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Spain's exports of coniferous shaped wood have rebounded. In 2020, export volume reached 8 472 t, up by 8.9% compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.8%, averaging an annual decline of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 7 781 t, and the largest drop was in 2018 at 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco were the key partners for Spain's exports of coniferous shaped wood in volume terms. France accounted for 34.0% of exports, Portugal for 32.5%, and Morocco for 4.8%, together making up 71.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's exports of coniferous shaped wood have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 20 587 K $ US, reflecting a moderate decline of 5.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22.6%, with an average annual reduction of 8.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Portugal, and the United Kingdom were the top buyers of coniferous shaped wood from Spain in value terms. France held a 30.7% share, Portugal 21.0%, and the United Kingdom 11.9%, combining for 63.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports coniferous shaped wood to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of coniferous shaped wood have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 13 067 t, which is 30.2% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 28.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 9 902 t, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 2.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Poland, Germany, and France played notable roles as suppliers of coniferous shaped wood to Spain in volume terms. Poland accounted for 19.0% of imports, Germany for 16.2%, and France for 12.5%, but their combined share was only 47.7% of total imports, indicating a less dominant position.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's imports of coniferous shaped wood from abroad reached 17 936 K $ US, up by 28.6% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 51.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Poland, and Germany remained the main suppliers of coniferous shaped wood to Spain in value terms. France contributed 25.4% of imports, Poland 13.9%, and Germany 13.6%, together forming 52.9% of total import value.

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

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