Europe: Market for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) 2024

Market Size for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Europe

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Europe market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when its value decreased by -11.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when their volume increased by 17% to X cubic meters. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, France (X cubic meters) represented the largest exporter of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), creating 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters), together comprising a 15% share of total exports. Poland (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from France increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021. 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 Europe, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands and France increased by +6.7 and +4.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier in Europe, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8% 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 Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw 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 Europe

In 2021, the amount of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) imported in Europe reduced to X cubic meters, dropping by -5.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum 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) soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), namely the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and the UK, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Belgium (X cubic meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.3% share, followed by Poland (5.7%). Germany (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Belgium and Germany, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among 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 Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($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 Poland (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform