Non coniferous sawnwood market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in Austria experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, rising from 168 thousand m³ in 2018 to a high of 341 thousand m³ in 2022, before declining to 279 thousand m³ in 2023. The initial growth phase peaked at 231 thousand m³ in 2020, followed by a contraction the next year.

This early expansion was supported by sustainable forest management practices and increased investment in production capacity, alongside robust foreign trade and strong household consumption. The sharp market surge in 2022 was driven primarily by improved conditions in sawnwood markets, which revived purchasing activity, and by persistently high demand from the solid wood construction sector. The market was also influenced by Russia's planned ban on roundwood exports from 2022, which affected global trade flows.

Drought conditions and pest pressures repeatedly affected the vitality of beech stands, influencing hardwood availability and quality throughout the period. Entering 2024, the market continued to face challenges from ongoing drought, new regulations on forest wood use, and global economic uncertainties impacting export sales.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

Austria's production of non-coniferous sawnwood declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 170.0 thousand cubic meters, representing a year-over-year decrease of 21.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 217.0 thousand cubic meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of gains, Austria's non-coniferous sawnwood production declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 115.9 million US dollars, down 19.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production value increased by 14.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 143.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 22.8%.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Austria

Exports in kind, K m³

Austria's exports of non-coniferous sawnwood declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 148.4 thousand cubic meters, a significant decrease of 13.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 22.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 204.0 thousand cubic meters, which saw a 6.5% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 16.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Austria's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 32.5% of exports, Italy for 10.4%, and Switzerland for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 51.0% of Austria's total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's non-coniferous sawnwood exports declined in value for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 101.2 million US dollars, marking a 10.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 9.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 132.2 million US dollars, which saw an 18.4% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.5% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland played leading roles in Austria's non-coniferous sawnwood exports by value. Germany accounted for 37.0% of export value, Italy for 9.7%, and Switzerland for 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 56.1% of Austria's total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Austria

Imports in kind, K m³

Austria's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood saw a sharp increase in 2020, reaching 209.6 thousand cubic meters—a substantial 34.8% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 155.4 thousand cubic meters, which experienced a 19.2% decline that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany were the primary suppliers of non-coniferous sawnwood to Austria in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 21.6% of imports, Croatia for 18.6%, and Germany for 15.8%. Together, these three countries represented 56.0% of Austria's total import volume during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 126.4 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 6.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 7.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 159.7 million US dollars, which saw a 16.5% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.1% drop.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany remained the key sources for Austria's non-coniferous sawnwood imports by value. Hungary accounted for 21.5% of import value, Croatia for 20.0%, and Germany for 13.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 55.0% of Austria's total import value during this timeframe.

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

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