Veneer sheets market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for veneer sheets expanded significantly from 23 368 thousand m³ in 2018 to 40 190 thousand m³ in 2022, driven primarily by rising imports which peaked at nearly 50 000 thousand m³ in 2022. Domestic production remained stable at 8 000 thousand m³ throughout the period. This growth coincided with increased construction and renovation activity following the pandemic, as well as stronger demand from the furniture industry for sustainable wood products.

In 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 22 354 thousand m³, as imports dropped by over 18 000 thousand m³. The broader European market structure, where Finland is the leading producer and consumption is concentrated in Western and Central Europe, means Austria's market is highly sensitive to import flows and regional trends. Regulatory and sustainability requirements across the EU, along with shifting consumer preferences toward eco-friendly materials, have further influenced import patterns and market dynamics in Austria.

Production veneer sheets in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Top producers of veneer sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of veneer sheets, 2017-2020

Austria's veneer sheets production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production remained stable at 0.0 million cubic meters, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 million cubic meters. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 14.3%.

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

Exports veneer sheets from Austria

Exports in kind, K m³

Veneer sheets exports from Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 10 047 thousand cubic meters, which is 12.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 569 thousand cubic meters, with the largest increase that year of 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovakia remained the leading destinations for Austria's veneer sheets exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 27.9% of exports, Italy for 12.3%, and Slovakia for 10.9%, with their combined share reaching 51.1% of total export flows.

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 veneer sheets export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 54.9 million US dollars, reflecting a modest reduction of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 62.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 5.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, Italy, and Slovakia were important buyers of veneer sheets from Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.4% of exports, Italy for 13.3%, and Slovakia for 9.2%, with their combined share reaching 49.9% of total export value. The remaining 50.1% was distributed among many other trading partners.

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

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

Imports veneer sheets to Austria

Imports in kind, K m³

After a two-year increase, veneer sheets imports to Austria declined. In 2020, imports came to 35 097 thousand cubic meters, marking a slight decline of 2.9% relative to the prior year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 36 139 thousand cubic meters, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 1.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, Ukraine, Czechia, and Sweden formed the main group of sources for veneer sheets imports to Austria in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 34.5% of imports, Czechia for 12.0%, and Sweden for 8.4%, with their combined share reaching 54.9% of total import flows.

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

Veneer sheets import volumes to Austria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria imported a total of 117.3 million US dollars of veneer sheets, which is 3.6% lower compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 132.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 7.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and Czechia together absorbed 59.8% of total veneer sheets import value to Austria, making them the main sources. Ukraine accounted for 38.8% of imports in value terms, Germany for 10.6%, and Czechia for 10.4%.

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

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