Austria: Hardboard Market 2025

Hardboard Market Size in Austria

After two years of decline, the Austrian hardboard market increased by 118% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hardboard Production in Austria

In value terms, hardboard production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hardboard Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of hardboard from Austria contracted to X cubic meters, which is down by -10.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hardboard exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for hardboard exports from Austria, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, hardboard exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X cubic meters), fourfold. France (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-0.2% per year) and France (+15.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hardboard exports from Austria, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.1% per year) and France (+19.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hardboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 46% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hardboard export price increased by +72.5% against 2015 indices. 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Germany (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hardboard Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of hardboard increased by 93% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hardboard imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a tangible expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of hardboard imports to Austria, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hardboard to Austria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland stood at +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.2% per year) and Poland (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hardboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. 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 ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Hungary ($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 Poland (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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