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Particle Board Prices in China

China Particle Board Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the particle board price stood at $323 per cubic meter (CIF, China), increasing by 2.1% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 18% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $362 per cubic meter in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($633 per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($180 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Particle Board Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was wooden particle board ($452 per cubic meter), while the price for waferboards ($293 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles (+54.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Particle Board Imports

In September 2022, approximately 81K cubic meters of particle boards were imported into China; shrinking by -33.9% compared with August 2022 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 57% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 156K cubic meters in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, particle board imports contracted remarkably to $26M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 61% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $46M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

China Particle Board Imports by Type

In September 2022, waferboards (51K cubic meters) constituted the largest type of particle board supplied to China, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, waferboards exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, oriented strandboard (OSB) (19K cubic meters), threefold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of waferboards stood at -7.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: oriented strandboard (OSB) (-9.2% per month) and wooden particle board (-5.1% per month).

In value terms, waferboards ($15M) constituted the largest type of particle board supplied to China, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by oriented strandboard (OSB) ($6.3M), with a 24% share of total imports.

China Particle Board Imports by Country

Romania (20K cubic meters), Brazil (17K cubic meters) and Thailand (8.4K cubic meters) were the main suppliers of particle board imports to China, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Malaysia, Germany, Russia, Belarus, Vietnam, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Belarus (with a CAGR of +106.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest particle board suppliers to China were Romania ($8.6M), Brazil ($4.5M) and Italy ($2.4M), with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Belarus, Austria and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +77.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the particle board market in China. 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

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China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024