Non coniferous roundwood market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous roundwood in Italy showed resilience from 2018 to 2022, increasing from 11.6 million m³ to nearly 11.9 million m³, before contracting to 11.5 million m³ in 2023. Domestic production remained steady at around 10.5–10.6 million m³ throughout, while import fluctuations drove the overall market movement.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and escalated timber prices, leading to a temporary dip in imports and market size. Subsequent years saw a surge in imports, reaching 1.4 million m³ in 2022, as persistent raw material shortages and Russia's export ban on roundwood tightened European supply. This growth reversed in 2023 when a 2% drop in domestic production and a broader downturn in the wood sector's turnover reduced the market volume.

Regulatory developments, including the 2018 Forest Decree promoting sustainable extraction and the establishment of the national Wood Enterprises Register, set a structured framework for the industry but did not directly alter market volumes during this period.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

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

Italy produced 10 536 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood in 2020, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 10 553 thousand cubic meters, with the largest annual increase of 0.1% occurring that same year.

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

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Italy

Exports in kind, K m³

The export market for non-coniferous roundwood from Italy showed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 14 thousand cubic meters and peaked in 2019 at 77 thousand cubic meters, representing a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy exported 59 thousand cubic meters, marking a solid decrease of 24.2% from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 434.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Hungary were the principal buyers of non-coniferous roundwood from Italy. China accounted for 64.4% of exports in kind, Austria for 7.6%, and Hungary for 4.5%, with these three countries together representing 76.5% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance for non-coniferous roundwood exports from Italy showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, representing a 2.4-fold shift. In 2020, cross-border shipments amounted to 16.2 million US dollars, which is 17.7% weaker compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19.7 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 99.3% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Slovenia were the main destinations for non-coniferous roundwood exports from Italy in value terms. China accounted for 32.6% of exports in value, Austria for 17.6%, and Slovenia for 8.2%, with these three countries together accounting for 58.4% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Italy

Imports in kind, K m³

In 2020, non-coniferous roundwood deliveries to Italy amounted to 1 058 thousand cubic meters, representing a robust decline of 11.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 020 thousand cubic meters. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 25.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Croatia, and France were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of non-coniferous roundwood imports to Italy in kind. Slovenia accounted for 35.1% of imports in kind, Croatia for 19.0%, and France for 17.4%, with these three countries together representing 71.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, non-coniferous roundwood volumes imported by Italy amounted to 130.6 million US dollars, constituting a loss of 22.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, France, and Croatia were the main markets for non-coniferous roundwood imports to Italy in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 22.9% of imports in value, France for 18.2%, and Croatia for 12.0%, with these three countries together accounting for 53.2% of total import flows.

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

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