EU: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in the EU

The EU market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders rose sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in the EU

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main exporters of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, together achieving 79% of total exports. Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 42% of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Latvia, Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

Among the main exporting countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +35.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 12%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders in the European Union surged to X tons, jumping by 17% compared with 2020 figures. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +83.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major importers of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders in the European Union, together mixing up 33% of total imports. Denmark (X tons) held an 8.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (6.5%), France (6.2%), Italy (6.1%), Slovakia (5.8%), Austria (5.6%) and Poland (4.8%). Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 38% of total imports. Denmark, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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