Global Planing, Milling or Moulding Machines Market to See Moderate Growth with +0.3% CAGR from 2023-2030

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The market for planing, milling, and moulding machines is expected to continue to grow over the next seven years, with a predicted increase in both volume and value. By 2030, it is projected that the market volume will reach 3 million units and the market value will reach $5.7 billion.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for planing, milling or moulding machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next seven years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.3% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.7B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Planing, Milling Or Moulding Machines

In 2023, after ten years of growth, there was decline in consumption of planing, milling or moulding machines, when its volume decreased by -2.2% to 3M units. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Global consumption peaked at 3M units in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

The global wood milling machine market value skyrocketed to $4.7B in 2023, increasing by 16% 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, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by +107.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

China (831K units) remains the largest wood milling machine consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, wood milling machine consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (247K units), threefold. Russia (159K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.3% share.

In China, wood milling machine consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2013-2023. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (-0.3% per year) and Russia (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($2.5B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($354M). It was followed by China.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan totaled +4.8%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Russia (+11.4% per year) and China (+9.6% per year).

In 2023, the highest levels of wood milling machine per capita consumption was registered in Taiwan (Chinese) (4.8 units per 1000 persons), followed by the UK (1.8 units per 1000 persons), Russia (1.1 units per 1000 persons) and Japan (1 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of wood milling machine was estimated at 0.4 units per 1000 persons.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the wood milling machine per capita consumption in Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +17.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+8.4% per year) and Russia (+8.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Planing, Milling Or Moulding Machines

In 2023, the amount of planing, milling or moulding machines produced worldwide was estimated at 3M units, flattening at 2022 figures. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume at 3.1M units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood milling machine production soared to $4.6B in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by +116.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of wood milling machine production was China (1.6M units), accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, wood milling machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Taiwan (Chinese) (323K units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (120K units), with a 4% share.

In China, wood milling machine production expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2013-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.4% per year) and Japan (+3.5% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Planing, Milling Or Moulding Machines

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of planing, milling or moulding machines, when their volume decreased by -19.9% to 1.2M units. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at 1.6M units in 2022, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, wood milling machine imports fell to $913M in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $1B in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2023, the United States (254K units), distantly followed by India (109K units), Russia (91K units), Germany (77K units), the UK (67K units) and Thailand (58K units) were the main importers of planing, milling or moulding machines, together comprising 53% of total imports. Canada (51K units), Brazil (46K units), the Netherlands (42K units) and Poland (40K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2013 to 2023. At the same time, India (+25.1%), Brazil (+19.4%), Germany (+13.2%), Russia (+11.2%), the Netherlands (+10.6%), Thailand (+5.6%) and Canada (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2013-2023. Poland and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+7 p.p.), Germany (+2.8 p.p.), Russia (+2.6 p.p.) and Brazil (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2013-2023, the share of Canada (-2.3 p.p.), Poland (-2.5 p.p.), the UK (-4.5 p.p.) and the United States (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($194M) constitutes the largest market for imported planing, milling or moulding machines worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($46M), with a 5.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +4.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+0.4% per year) and Germany (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average wood milling machine import price stood at $731 per unit in 2023, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1.1 thousand per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($849 per unit), while India ($123 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Planing, Milling Or Moulding Machines

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded decline in shipments abroad of planing, milling or moulding machines, which decreased by -16.2% to 1.3M units in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at 1.6M units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood milling machine exports fell to $845M in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 53%. The global exports peaked at $972M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2023, China (750K units) represented the key exporter of planing, milling or moulding machines, making up 60% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (211K units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Netherlands (74K units). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total exports. Germany (43K units), Belgium (35K units) and the UK (21K units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2013 to 2023. At the same time, Germany (+20.4%), the Netherlands (+10.3%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.3%), Belgium (+6.0%) and the UK (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +20.4% from 2013-2023. While the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.4 p.p.), Germany (+2.5 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2013-2023, the share of China (-7.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wood milling machine supplying countries worldwide were China ($236M), Germany ($186M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($84M), with a combined 60% share of global exports. Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.8%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2023, the average wood milling machine export price amounted to $671 per unit, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $1 thousand per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4.3 thousand per unit), while the Netherlands ($170 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform