Austria: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian fiberboard market increased by 64% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fiberboard Production in Austria

In value terms, fiberboard production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Austria

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by -44.5% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fiberboard exports from Austria, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, fiberboard exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X cubic meters), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.7% per year) and the United States (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exports from Austria, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+9.5% per year) and France (-2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials decreased by -45.8% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Austria, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X cubic meters), sixfold. Slovenia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+19.2% per year) and Slovenia (+16.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials to Austria, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+20.2% per year) and Slovenia (+26.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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