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Non coniferous roundwood market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the German non-coniferous roundwood market contracted, with volume falling from 17.6 million m³ to 14.9 million m³. The initial high volume in 2018 was supported by increased harvesting activities due to bark beetle infestations, which boosted production and exports. The beetle outbreak continued to influence harvest and export volumes in 2019, while the market decline extended into 2020.

Market volume rebounded to 16.7 million m³ in 2021, driven by a record timber harvest that reached nearly 83 million solid cubic meters. Despite the beginning of a slowdown in the construction sector, the high harvest levels pushed market volume further up to 19.1 million m³ in 2022. However, the construction crisis deepened during this period, leading to a shortage of orders in the main construction trade and dampening demand for sawnwood.

In 2023, the market volume dropped back to 16.7 million m³ as the construction crisis persisted, restricting sales opportunities for the wood industry. Prices for softwood round timber rose due to scarce availability and low volumes of damaged wood. For 2024, factors such as a decline in timber harvesting and continued weakness in construction indicate ongoing market constraints, with roundwood availability tightening and prices for softwood round timber increasing.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non coniferous roundwood in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Germany was among the world's leading producers of non-coniferous roundwood from 2017 to 2020, ranking 28th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Germany's non-coniferous roundwood production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 15 613 K m³, marking an 8.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 4.5%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 526 K m³, with a 3.3% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production dropped by 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(8.3%)	(8.1%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Non-coniferous roundwood production in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 101 M $ US, representing a 9.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 692 M $ US, which saw a 9.4% increase that year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	(13.7%)	(9.5%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Germany

Exports in kind, K m³

Germany's volume of non-coniferous roundwood exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 028 K m³, showing a steep decrease of 27.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 484 K m³, which experienced a 9.6% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	(5.0%)	(27.1%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Vietnam were the key partners for Germany's non-coniferous roundwood exports in volume terms. China accounted for 31.4% of exports, Austria for 23.5%, and Vietnam for 12.3%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of Germany's total export flows in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exported non-coniferous roundwood volumes from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 138.3 M $ US, down by 28.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 9.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 215.7 M $ US, which saw a 16.1% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	(10.7%)	(28.2%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, Vietnam, and Austria—together absorbed 74.0% of the total export value of non-coniferous roundwood from Germany.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Germany

Imports in kind, K m³

Non-coniferous roundwood deliveries to Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 378 K m³, which is 16.4% less compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(13.9%)	(16.4%)	(11.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and the Netherlands were the largest suppliers of non-coniferous roundwood to Germany in volume terms. Poland accounted for 40.4% of imports, France for 16.6%, and the Netherlands for 13.5%. Together, these three countries formed 70.5% of Germany's total imports in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Non-coniferous roundwood imports to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 48.8 M $ US, reflecting a strong decline of 13.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 63.8 M $ US, which saw a 2.4% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(11.6%)	(13.4%)	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier portfolio for non-coniferous roundwood to Germany was broad. The United States accounted for 18.7% of imports in value terms, France for 17.0%, and Poland for 11.6%. Together, these three countries contributed only 47.3% of total imports in value terms, while many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io