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Particle Board Market Size in Canada
The Canadian particle board market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Particle Board Production in Canada
In value terms, particle board production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 286%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Particle Board Exports
Exports from Canada
In 2022, shipments abroad of particle board increased by 0.1% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +8.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, particle board exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.
Exports by Country
The United States (X cubic meters) was the main destination for particle board exports from Canada, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X cubic meters), with a 2% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +5.9%.
In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for particle board exports from Canada, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +12.7%.
Export Prices by Country
The average particle board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, waning by -17.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 90%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Japan amounted to $X per cubic meter.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.4%).
Particle Board Imports
Imports into Canada
In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of particle board, when their volume decreased by -16.3% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, particle board imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2022, the United States (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of particle board to Canada, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, particle board imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X cubic meters), ninefold. Spain (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.3% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+40.5% per year) and Spain (+66.0% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle board to Canada, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+24.9% per year) and Spain (+63.4% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average particle board import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 33% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, particle board import price increased by +91.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Italy ($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 the United States (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the particle board market in Canada. 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 1697 - Particle board
- FCL 1606 - OSB
Country coverage:
- Canada
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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