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Wood in the rough market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German market for wood in the rough experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After an initial contraction to 45 660 тыс. т in 2019, market volume stabilized before growing consistently, peaking at 51 447 тыс. т in 2022. This upward trend reversed sharply in 2023, with the market falling to 43 932 тыс. т.

By 2024, timber harvesting in Germany had declined by 13.3%, while new federal building regulations significantly simplified permit procedures for timber construction in multi-story buildings. This regulatory change supported the growing demand for certified, sustainable wood, driven by consumer preference for natural aesthetics and CO2-binding properties in construction and interior design.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood in the rough in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 11th globally in the production of wood in the rough.

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Germany produced 51 100 K t of wood in the rough, marking a gradual year-over-year increase of 7.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	(0.8%)	7.4%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Wood in the rough production in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 977 M $ US, reflecting a slight drop of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 5 818 M $ US. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 13.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.0%	(13.1%)	(1.6%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Foreign wood in the rough supplies from Germany increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 10 147 K t of wood in the rough, indicating a steep increase of 40.0% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 178.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 40.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.1%	63.0%	40.0%	40.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China, Austria, and Belgium played the leading roles in Germany's exports of wood in the rough by volume. China accounted for 35.9% of exports, Austria for 29.0%, and Belgium for 9.9%, collectively representing 74.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's wood in the rough exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 988.3 M $ US, up by 28.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 134.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.8%	42.8%	28.3%	32.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Belgium consistently held leading positions in Germany's wood in the rough exports by value. China contributed 44.4% of exports, Austria 24.5%, and Belgium 6.6%, jointly accounting for 75.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign wood in the rough supplies to Germany declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 483 K t, which is 15.6% lower compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 29.7%, with a CAGR of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	(15.2%)	(15.6%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Czechia, Poland, and Norway formed the main cluster of markets for Germany's imports of wood in the rough by volume. Czechia accounted for 33.5% of imports, Poland for 28.2%, and Norway for 8.2%, with a combined share of 69.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's wood in the rough import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 382.7 M $ US, down by 19.8% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 40.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	(23.6%)	(19.8%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Czechia, Poland, and Norway continued to be the main suppliers of wood in the rough to Germany by value. Czechia represented 32.1% of imports, Poland 21.7%, and Norway 8.8%, jointly forming 62.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io