Australia and Oceania: Market for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) 2025

Market Size for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Australia and Oceania

The market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) in Australia and Oceania shrank slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +67.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) increased by 20% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 287%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the main exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which reached 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X cubic meters) and Fiji (X cubic meters), together comprising a 23% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) exports, with a CAGR of +36.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Fiji (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, New Zealand (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+61 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Fiji and New Zealand saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -58% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +20.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-7.9% per year) and Fiji (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 51%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per cubic meter), while New Zealand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when their volume decreased by -22.8% to X cubic meters. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates wood) structure, reaching X cubic meters, which was approx. 88% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X cubic meters), achieving a 5.5% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) imports, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012 to 2021. Fiji (-8.3%) and New Caledonia (-17.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Fiji and New Caledonia saw its share reduced by -13.4% and -15.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Caledonia ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

In Australia, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Caledonia (-12.4% per year) and Fiji (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per cubic meter), while Australia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Caledonia (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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