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China: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2024

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese oriented strandboard (OSB) market decreased by -7.8% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in China

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. Oriented strandboard (OSB) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports by Country

Chile (X cubic meters), Mongolia (X cubic meters) and the UK (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from China, with a combined 55% share of total exports. South Korea, Mexico, Peru, the United States, Italy, Vietnam, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +221.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), the UK ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for oriented strandboard (OSB) exported from China worldwide, together comprising 51% of total exports. The United States, Mexico, Peru, Mongolia, Italy, Vietnam, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +212.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB) decreased by -9.5% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia (X cubic meters), Canada (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of oriented strandboard (OSB) imports to China, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +324.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) suppliers to China, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +289.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($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 Malaysia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The United States remains the largest oriented strandboard osb) consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 64% of total volume. Moreover, oriented strandboard osb) consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sevenfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of oriented strandboard osb) production in 2021 were the United States, Canada and China, with a combined 71% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Romania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What are the leading suppliers of oriented strandboard (osb) to China?

In value terms, the largest oriented strandboard osb) suppliers to China were Russia, Canada and Brazil, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of oriented strandboard (osb) from China?

In value terms, the largest markets for oriented strandboard osb) exported from China were Chile, Peru and Mongolia, together comprising 46% of total exports. Vietnam, Taiwan Chinese), Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What is the average export price for oriented strandboard (osb) in China?

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard osb) export price amounted to $251 per cubic meter, with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for oriented strandboard (osb) in China?

The average oriented strandboard osb) import price stood at $234 per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in China. 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:

China

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023