Benelux: 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 Benelux

The Benelux market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) dropped to $X in 2021, falling by -7.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Benelux

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) were exported in Benelux; jumping by 31% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 337% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in wood) structure, accounting for X cubic meters, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. Luxembourg (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) exports, with a CAGR of +16.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Luxembourg (+13.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belgium (-18.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+25 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-25 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier in Benelux, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +16.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-18.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, waning by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($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 the Netherlands (-0.2%), 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 Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) decreased by -27.9% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importing country with an import of about X cubic meters, which reached 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), comprising a 26% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+10.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +10.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Luxembourg (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+7.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Luxembourg and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -3.1% and -4.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) in Benelux, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+2.2% per year) and Luxembourg (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 29%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform