Germany: Oak log exports to China more than double

Sursa:
Destatis/RS
Vizualizări:
5390
  • text size

The interest of Chinese buyers in oak from Germany remains at a high level. In July 2014, exports to the People's Republic amounted to over 5,000 cbm, the highest level of the year. In total, through July, exports to China grew by a massive 173% and 230%, backed by a 21% increase in export prices.

In Europe, shipments to Denmark collapsed, while those to France, Belgium and Austria were higher as compared to the first seven months of 2013.

For the major consuming countries, the following average prices can be deduced from the January-July figures of Destatis (German Federal Statistics Office): China € 133/cbm (I-VII/2013: € 161/cbm); France € 276/cbm (320)and Denmark € 109/cbm (145).

Germany: Oak Sawlogs Exports; Top 5 Destinations July 2013 July 2014 I-VII 2013 I-VII 2014 Change I-VII 2013/2014
China 858 5,023 9,869 26,965 +173%
Denmark 804 208 18,069 9,293 -49%
France 277 1,357 9,599 9,239 +4%
Austria 54 68 1,973 2,811 +43%
Belgium 0 0 856 1,820 +113%
Others 2,674 849 12,681 9,402 -26%
Total 4,667 7,505 53,047 59,530 +12%

 

Germany: Oak Sawlogs Exports; Top 5 Destinations July 2013 July 2014 I-VII 2013 I-VII 2014 Change I-VII 2013/2014
China 134,000 806,000 1,314,000 4,339,000 +230%
France 76,000 70,000 2,653,000 2,952,000 +11%
Denmark 82,000 111,000 1,975,000 1,066,000 -46%
Austria 7,000 11,000 302,000 421,000 +39%
Belgium 0 0 101,000 271,000 +168%
Others 325,000 121,000 1,754,000 1,349,000 -23%
Total 624,000 1,119,000 8,099,000 10,398,000 +28%

 

Average export prices of Geraman oak sawlogs
July 2013 July 2014 Change in %
China €133 €161 +21%
France €276 €320 +16%
Denmark €109 €145 +33%
Austria €153 €150 -2%
Belgium €118 €149 +26%
Others €187 €143 -24%
Total €153 €175 +14%
Postează un comentariu