Rough Wood Market Overview in Germany
Market Overview
The German rough wood market rose notably to $
in 2019, picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Rough wood consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, rough wood production reached $ in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
in 2019, picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Rough wood consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, rough wood production reached $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
In 2019, rough wood consumption in Germany rose significantly to cubic meters, with an increase of % against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of cubic meters. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the consumption failed to regain the momentum.
The value of the rough wood market in Germany rose remarkably to $ in 2019, surging by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Rough wood consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
cubic meters, with an increase of % against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of cubic meters. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the consumption failed to regain the momentum.The value of the rough wood market in Germany rose remarkably to $
in 2019, surging by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Rough wood consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for rough wood in Germany, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .
% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .Market Structure
In 2019, the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately (- percentage point) over the period under review.
% in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately (- percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
Germany remains a net importer of rough wood; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to 2019. In 2019, there was a significant trade deficit of cubic meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
cubic meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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