Wood in the rough market in Austria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for wood in the rough in Austria maintained a stable physical volume around 20 000 K t annually. The initial year was characterized by high demand for softwood roundwood driven by a strong construction economy, supporting a market value of 2 230 M $ US. In the subsequent years, physical volume remained near this level while the market value fluctuated.

Between 2021 and 2023, the market's physical volume contracted steadily to 17 789 K t, whereas its monetary value grew significantly to 2 476 M $ US. This shift was primarily driven by sustained demand for construction timber, which was tempered by global inflation and rising interest rates, leading to substantial price increases. Concurrently, historical bark beetle infestations and storm-related damage constrained timber supply, further tightening the market.

Evolving regulatory frameworks, including the ongoing EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the anticipated EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reinforced requirements for sustainable sourcing and supply chain transparency, influencing market operations throughout the period.

Production wood in the rough in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Austria's production of wood in the rough declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 10 913 thousand tons, representing an 11.2% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12 475 thousand tons, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 8.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production value of wood in the rough also declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 173 million US dollars, marking a 12.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 11.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 1 533 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 15.2%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 13.0%.

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

Exports wood in the rough from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of wood in the rough declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 560 thousand tons, showing a sharp decrease of 28.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 24.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 834 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy accounted for 42.6% of Austria's exports in kind, followed by Germany at 19.5% and Slovenia at 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 77.7% 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

The value of Austria's wood in the rough exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 60.2 million US dollars, reflecting a steep 29.0% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value dropped by 30.4%, averaging an 11.4% annual decline. The peak was in 2018 at 102.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, Italy was the largest destination for Austria's exports at 41.4%, with Germany at 19.9% and Slovenia at 13.8%. Combined, these three markets made up 75.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wood in the rough to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 9 783 thousand tons, rising by 11.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 30.5%, with an average annual increase of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia was the largest source of Austria's imports in kind at 47.0%, followed by Germany at 25.8% and Slovenia at 11.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 84.1% 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

In 2020, Austria's imports of wood in the rough were valued at 720.2 million US dollars, showing a measured increase of 5.6% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 682.2 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 799.9 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.0%.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Czechia led Austria's imports at 40.2%, with Germany at 28.2% and Slovenia at 13.8%. These three countries jointly accounted for 82.2% of total import value.

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

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