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Bahrain: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini oriented strandboard (OSB) market decreased by -40.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports from Bahrain

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by 0% to X cubic meters in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports totaled $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X cubic meters) was the main destination for oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from Bahrain, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to -24.6% per year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by -31.5% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 496% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 910%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) constituted the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) supplier to Bahrain, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +15.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+7.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+62.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oriented strandboard (OSB) to Bahrain, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +31.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($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 Italy (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in Bahrain. 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 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

Bahrain

Data coverage:

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

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
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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
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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