EU: 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 the EU

After three years of growth, the EU market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) decreased by -5.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France represented the main exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which resulted at 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters), together making up a 15% share of total exports. Poland (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles exports from France stood at +4.0%. At the same time, Poland (+16.4%) and the Netherlands (+16.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (+6.6 p.p.) and France (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy saw its share reduced by -1.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier in the European Union, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.1% share.

In France, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) expanded at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+2.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) in the European Union fell slightly to X cubic meters, stabilizing at the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Sweden (X cubic meters) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters), together mixing up a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles importing markets in the European Union were Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. France, Poland, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Germany, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($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 France (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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