Non coniferous roundwood market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for non-coniferous roundwood in Luxembourg showed considerable variation between 2018 and 2023. It began at 326.7 thousand m³ in 2018, fell sharply to 210.7 thousand m³ in 2019, and then oscillated in the subsequent years.

A notable increase to 262.1 thousand m³ occurred in 2022, coinciding with the launch of the e-Holzhaff digital marketplace, which improved market efficiency by connecting buyers and sellers. Simultaneously, strong demand from the construction and packaging sectors drove up prices for hardwood, further stimulating market activity. The following year, the market size declined to 226.0 thousand m³. This shift aligned with the introduction of a new grand-ducal regulation in September 2023 governing wood sales from public forests, which affected supply conditions, and a market normalization where prices stabilized after the previous surge.

In 2024, the market framework continued to develop with the Wallonia recovery plan mobilizing 8 million euros to strengthen local hardwood processing chains, while the Luxembourg Wood Cluster fostered innovation in wood-based construction through sustained public and private investment.

Production non coniferous roundwood in Luxembourg

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2018-2021

Non-coniferous roundwood production in Luxembourg has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Luxembourg produced 82.7 K m³ of non-coniferous roundwood, marking a significant decrease of 20.4% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 49.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, K m³

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2018 to 2020, exports experienced a peak-to-trough amplitude of 6.1 times. In 2021, Luxembourg exported 30.8 K m³ of non-coniferous roundwood, representing a 57.2% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 19.6 K m³, with the largest decline of 73.5% also occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany and Belgium were the dominant destinations for Luxembourg's non-coniferous roundwood exports in kind, together accounting for 88.3% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, non-coniferous roundwood shipments from Luxembourg to abroad declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 050 K $ US, down by 16.8% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 36.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 869 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 38.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, France (35.1% of exports in value terms), Belgium (32.6%), and Germany (18.0%) consistently remained the main destinations for Luxembourg's non-coniferous roundwood exports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, K m³

After two years of decline, Luxembourg's volume of non-coniferous roundwood imports increased. In 2021, imports reached 163.4 K m³, rising by 13.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 42%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 16.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 144.4 K m³, while the largest decline of 45.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Between 2018 and 2021, France consistently accounted for 78.3% of Luxembourg's total non-coniferous roundwood imports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remainder was shared among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decrease, Luxembourg's non-coniferous roundwood imports increased. In 2021, Luxembourg imported approximately 10 379 K $ US of non-coniferous roundwood, showing a strong gain of 16.1% versus the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 32%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 937 K $ US, with the largest decline of 33.9% also occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, France remained the main source for non-coniferous roundwood imports to Luxembourg, accounting for 72.4% of total imports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021