Global Splitting, Slicing or Paring Machines Market to Grow at a CAGR of +1.6% Through 2030, Reaching $39.2B

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Driven by a rising need for splitting, slicing, or paring machines worldwide, the market is set to continue its upward consumption trend. Market performance is predicted to slow down but still expand over the next seven years, with an estimated growth rate of +1.6% in volume and +3.3% in value. By 2030, the market is anticipated to reach 7.3 million units and $39.2 billion in value.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for splitting, slicing or paring machines worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next seven-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 7.3M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.3% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $39.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Splitting, Slicing Or Paring Machines

In 2023, approx. 6.5M units of splitting, slicing or paring machines were consumed worldwide; picking up by 6.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by -8.6% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 7.1M units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global wood slicing machine market revenue expanded slightly to $31.2B in 2023, increasing by 2.5% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by -9.4% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $34.5B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China (1.3M units), the United States (703K units) and Germany (395K units), together accounting for 37% of global consumption. Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, the UK, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($13.3B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($3.7B). It was followed by Japan.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +2.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+7.9% per year) and Japan (+5.9% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of wood slicing machine per capita consumption in 2023 were Germany (4.8 units per 1000 persons), Japan (3.2 units per 1000 persons) and the UK (3.1 units per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Splitting, Slicing Or Paring Machines

In 2023, global wood slicing machine production amounted to 6.9M units, growing by 9.4% on the previous year. In general, production showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 7.4M units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood slicing machine production totaled $29.6B in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by -8.1% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 43%. Global production peaked at $32.3B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of wood slicing machine production was China (2.3M units), comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, wood slicing machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (498K units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (378K units), with a 5.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +7.1%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+7.8% per year) and Japan (+5.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Splitting, Slicing Or Paring Machines

In 2023, purchases abroad of splitting, slicing or paring machines decreased by -10.2% to 913K units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Global imports peaked at 1M units in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, wood slicing machine imports declined to $587M in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $637M in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports By Country

The United States (207K units) and Germany (159K units) represented roughly 40% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (58K units), the Netherlands (42K units) and Russia (42K units), together creating a 16% share of total imports. Canada (39K units), Sweden (31K units), France (26K units), Belgium (25K units) and the UK (22K units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +19.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($103M), Germany ($84M) and Russia ($33M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising 37% of global imports. France, the Czech Republic, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average wood slicing machine import price stood at $643 per unit in 2023, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $720 per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($1.2 thousand per unit), while Belgium ($251 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 (+10.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Splitting, Slicing Or Paring Machines

Global wood slicing machine exports rose sharply to 1.2M units in 2023, surging by 8.3% on 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood slicing machine exports stood at $704M in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by -5.6% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $745M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, finishing at 1M units, which was near 84% of total exports in 2023. Germany (35K units), the Czech Republic (24K units) and the Netherlands (21K units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% from 2013 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (+18.8%), the Czech Republic (+12.8%) and Germany (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.8% from 2013-2023. While the share of China (+7.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2013-2023, the share of Germany (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($304M) remains the largest wood slicing machine supplier worldwide, comprising 43% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($97M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +14.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+21.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2023, the average wood slicing machine export price amounted to $569 per unit, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $867 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($2.8 thousand per unit), while China ($292 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform