Statistics Austria reports of an import volume of 991,000 sm³ in the first two months of this year. Compared to the same period in the previous year, this is an increase by 57%. Not only deliveries from main supplier country Czech Republic increased considerably (470,000; +46%), also Germany was able to more than double exports going to Austria with a total of 262,000 sm³ (+118%). Slovenia, as well, supplied more softwood sawlogs: With 191,000 sm³, the deliveries from the southern neighbors gained 59%. These three countries are responsible for over 90% of Austria's imported softwood sawlogs.
Italy (20,000 sm³, -30%) and Slovakia (19,000 sm³; -21%) on the other hand delivered less roundwood in the first two months.
In February alone, Austria imported 525,000 sm³. In comparison to February 2017, this is a plus of 40%.
Austrian imports of softwood sawlogs (1,000 sm³) |
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| Country | Jan-Feb 2017 | Jan-Feb 2018 | Change in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 322 | 470 | 46 |
| Germany | 120 | 262 | 118 |
| Slovenia | 121 | 191 | 59 |
| Italy | 29 | 20 | –30 |
| Slovakia | 24 | 19 | –21 |
| Switzerland | 12 | 16 | 40 |
| Hungary | 0.4 | 4 | 854 |
| Poland | 0.3 | 2 | 556 |
| Croatia | 1.7 | 1.8 |
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| Ukraine | – | 0.2 | – |
| Russia | 0.05 |
0.10 | 87 |
| Other Countries | – | 4 | – |
| Total | 630 | 991 | 57 |
