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Wood in the rough market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Irish market for wood in the rough saw consumption rise to 2.67 million tonnes in 2019 before entering a downward trend that bottomed out at 2.04 million tonnes in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with the market volume reaching 2.20 million tonnes.

This pattern was largely shaped by export dynamics, as overseas shipments surged from 89 000 tonnes in 2018 to 480 000 tonnes in 2022. The growth in exports, combined with lower import levels and relatively stable domestic production, reduced the volume of wood available for internal consumption during this period.

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 Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ireland 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Ireland's production of wood in the rough declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 2,576 thousand tonnes, but then fell slightly by 1.3% to 2,543 thousand tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	5.3%	(1.3%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ireland's wood in the rough production declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 208.5 million US dollars, representing a 16.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 42%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	(17.8%)	(16.4%)	(16.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Ireland

Exports in kind, K t

Ireland's exports of wood in the rough increased for the third consecutive year in volume. In 2020, the country exported 135.6 thousand tonnes, marking a strong 19.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes grew by 99.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	27.8%	19.5%	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland's exports of wood in the rough were entirely concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Ireland's wood in the rough exports reached 11,124 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 1.1% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 0.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with an 8.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	(0.3%)	1.1%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom remained the almost exclusive destination for Ireland's wood in the rough exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood in the rough to Ireland

Imports in kind, K t

Ireland's imports of wood in the rough declined for the third consecutive year in volume. In 2020, imports stood at 202.1 thousand tonnes, down 3.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes decreased by 33.6%, with an average annual decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	(15.4%)	(3.5%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland's imports of wood in the rough were heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 94.5% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's imports of wood in the rough declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports were valued at 36,258 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 24.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(5.0%)	(6.0%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland's imports of wood in the rough in value terms were primarily shaped by two key markets: the United Kingdom and Finland, which together accounted for 82.6% of total import value, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io