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United Kingdom: Plywood Market 2024

Plywood Market Size in the UK

The UK plywood market stood at less than $X in 2021, approximately reflecting 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, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plywood Exports

Exports from the UK

Plywood exports from the UK amounted to less than X cubic meters in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of plywood exports from the UK, together comprising 60% of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports in Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, France, sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for plywood exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 60% of total exports. Moreover, plywood exports in Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, France, fourfold.

Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plywood export price stood at less than $X per thousand cubic meters in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plywood Imports

Imports into the UK

Plywood imports into the UK was estimated at less than X cubic meters in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plywood imports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

China (X cubic meters), Brazil (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of plywood imports to the UK, together comprising 33% of total imports. Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Uruguay, Chile and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 67%. Moreover, plywood imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil, threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plywood suppliers to the UK were China ($X), Finland ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 33% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Russia, Malaysia, Latvia, Uruguay and Chile, which together accounted for a further 67%. Moreover, plywood imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland, threefold.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average plywood import price stood at less than $X per thousand cubic meters in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while the price for Brazil ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plywood in the world?

China remains the largest plywood consuming country worldwide, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, plywood consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of plywood in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plywood production was China, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, plywood production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sevenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plywood to the UK?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of plywood to the UK, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 11% share.

What are the leading importers of plywood from the UK?

In value terms, Ireland remains the key foreign market for plywood exports from the UK, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.3% share.

What is the average export price for plywood in the UK?

In 2021, the average plywood export price amounted to $756 per cubic meter, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plywood in the UK?

The average plywood import price stood at $617 per cubic meter in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plywood market in the UK. 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 1640 - Plywood

Country coverage:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023