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Australia Particle Board Imports
In 2023, approx. 157K cubic meters of particle board were imported into Australia; increasing by 68% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 187K cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, particle board imports rose slightly to $52M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +59.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $59M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Particle Board in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| South Africa | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.7 | 5.1 | 13.9 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | N/A | 15.5 |
| Thailand | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 8.0 |
| Romania | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 13.0 | 7.7 |
| Italy | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 5.8 |
| China | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Austria | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| France | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Germany | 6.9 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 9.0 | 9.6 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 14.5 | 2.0 |
| New Zealand | 9.6 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 0.3 | N/A |
| Others | 4.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Total | 30.1 | 32.6 | 31.3 | 34.9 | 48.3 | 58.9 | 37.3 | 32.8 | 44.4 | 49.8 | 52.2 |
Imports by Country
South Africa (53K cubic meters), Thailand (30K cubic meters) and Romania (15K cubic meters) were the main suppliers of particle board imports to Australia, with a combined 62% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest particle board suppliers to Australia were South Africa ($16M), Thailand ($8M) and Romania ($7.7M), with a combined 60% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +43.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, waferboards (109K cubic meters) constituted the largest type of particle board supplied to Australia, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, waferboards exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, oriented strandboard (OSB) (18K cubic meters), sixfold. Particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) (17K cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of waferboards imports stood at +9.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: oriented strandboard (OSB) (-2.2% per year) and particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) (+8.6% per year).
In value terms, waferboards ($34M) constituted the largest type of particle board supplied to Australia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by oriented strandboard (OSB) ($9.3M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by wooden particle board, with an 8.5% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the particle board price stood at $333 per cubic meter (CIF, Australia), reducing by -37.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $535 per cubic meter, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($1,192 per cubic meter), while the price for France ($197 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the particle board market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1697 - Particle board
- FCL 1606 - OSB
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
