China - Wood-Based Panels - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Wood-Based Panels Prices in China

China Wood-Based Panels Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the wood-based panels price amounted to $115 per cubic meter (FOB, China), surging by 12% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 28% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $128 per cubic meter. From August 2022 to September 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($356 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($16.3 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Wood-Based Panels Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was veneer sheets ($1,296 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports of plywood ($84.5 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: plywood (+3.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Wood-Based Panels Exports

In September 2022, approximately 4.4M cubic meters of wood-based panels were exported from China; which is down by -13.3% against the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 46% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 7.5M cubic meters in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports shrank slightly to $505M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 29% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 754M cubic meters in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Wood-Based Panels Exports by Type

Plywood (4.1M cubic meters) was the largest type of wood-based panels exported from China, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, plywood exceeded the volume of the second product type, fibreboard (203K cubic meters), more than tenfold. Particle boards (42K cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of plywood totaled -6.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: fibreboard (-1.9% per month) and particle boards (-1.7% per month).

In value terms, plywood ($349M) remains the largest type of wood-based panels exported from China, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by fibreboard ($90M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by veneer sheets, with an 8.2% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of plywood amounted to -3.7%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: fibreboard (-2.8% per month) and veneer sheets (-7.7% per month).

China Wood-Based Panels Exports by Country

Malaysia (837K cubic meters), the United States (569K cubic meters) and Japan (456K cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood-based panels exports from China, with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, the UK, Canada, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($36M), Australia ($35M) and Japan ($30M) constituted the largest markets for wood-based panels exported from China worldwide, with a combined 20% share of total exports. the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, the Netherlands and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood-based panels 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 1647 - Hardboard
  • FCL 1648 - MDF/HDF
  • FCL 1650 - Other fibreboard
  • FCL 1697 - Particle board
  • FCL 1606 - OSB
  • FCL 1640 - Plywood
  • FCL 1634 - Veneer sheets

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Data coverage:

  • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 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
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    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
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  5. 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
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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