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Australia: Wooden Particle Board Market 2025

Wooden Particle Board Market Size in Australia

The Australian wooden particle board market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Production in Australia

In value terms, wooden particle board production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wooden Particle Board Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, the amount of wooden particle board imported into Australia soared to X cubic meters, increasing by 116% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 121%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 73%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X cubic meters), Malaysia (X cubic meters) and Thailand (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wooden particle board imports to Australia, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +79.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Australia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +70.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+82.5% per year) and Thailand (+77.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with a decrease of -24.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 Thailand (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wooden particle board in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of wooden particle board consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 50% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, the UK, Spain and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of wooden particle board in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of wooden particle board production in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 50% of global production. These countries were followed by Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, Spain, Mexico and the UK, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of wooden particle board to Australia?

In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Australia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 2.8% share.

What are the leading importers of wooden particle board from Australia?

In value terms, New Zealand remains the key foreign market for wooden particle board exports from Australia.

What is the average export price for wooden particle board in Australia?

In 2021, the average wooden particle board export price amounted to $373 per cubic meter, increasing by 137% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wooden particle board in Australia?

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $801 per cubic meter in 2021, which is down by -22% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wooden particle board market in Australia. 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:

Prodcom 16211319 - Waferboard and similar board, of wood (excluding particle board and oriented strand board [OSB])

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
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 2012–2024
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