Non coniferous sawnwood market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for non-coniferous sawnwood in Poland contracted from 701 thousand m³ to 520 thousand m³. This decline was initially driven by a reduction in timber harvesting from state forests, which constrained the supply of raw material for domestic production. The trend was further compounded by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which weakened overall demand and increased production costs for the wood processing industry.

A temporary recovery occurred in 2021, with the market volume rising sharply to 673 thousand m³, primarily fueled by a significant increase in imports. However, this growth was short-lived. Starting in 2022, the market volume began to fall again due to rising timber prices and administrative changes in wood sales rules, which increased costs and created uncertainty for producers. By 2023, these pressures culminated in a steep decline to 299 thousand m³, as continued high costs and weak demand led to reduced production and deteriorating financial results for sawmill and wood processing firms.

In 2024, the market faced new structural constraints with the introduction of a moratorium on logging in state forests, which severely limited the domestic supply of raw timber. Furthermore, the impending EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) set to take effect later in the year introduced new due diligence requirements for the origin of wood, affecting supply chains and market access.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland ranked 29th globally in the production of non-coniferous sawnwood.

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

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

Poland's production of non-coniferous sawnwood declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 486.0 K m³, marking a 13.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 20.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 7.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 612.4 K m³, with a marginal increase of 0.1% that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Non-coniferous sawnwood production in Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 274.9 M $ US, representing a sharp contraction of 36.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 41.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -16.2%.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Poland

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2020, Poland exported 262.6 K m³ of non-coniferous sawnwood, a 65.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 65.4%, with a CAGR of 18.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 158.4 K m³, which saw a decline of 22.3% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the key partners for Poland's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in volume terms. China accounted for 31.7% of exports, Germany for 14.5%, and Italy for 7.0%, together making up 53.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland exported 148.6 M $ US of non-coniferous sawnwood in 2020, up 21.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 155.1 M $ US, which saw a 28.1% increase that year. In contrast, 2019 experienced a decline of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's non-coniferous sawnwood exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Germany led with 18.9% of exports, followed by China at 9.8% and the United Kingdom at 9.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 37.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports non coniferous sawnwood to Poland

Imports in kind, K m³

Poland's imports of non-coniferous sawnwood showed notable fluctuations during the period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 162.0 K m³, declining by 39.4% that year. By 2020, imports surged to 296.5 K m³, an 83.1% increase from 2019. Overall, import volumes varied by a factor of 1.8 between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and Russia were the leading sources for Poland's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 38.8% of imports, Germany for 17.8%, and Russia for 8.3%, collectively representing 64.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Poland imported 120.7 M $ US of non-coniferous sawnwood, a significant increase of 26.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 95.6 M $ US, which saw a decline of 28.9% that year. The highest value was in 2018 at 134.4 M $ US.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and Ecuador were the key partners for Poland's non-coniferous sawnwood imports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 29.1% of imports, Germany for 16.6%, and Ecuador for 15.0%, together making up 60.7% of total import flows.

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

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