France: 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 France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the French market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when its value decreased by -8.9% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Consumption of peaked 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 France

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs 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 from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) increased by 19% to X cubic meters in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs 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) surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from France, together comprising 74% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +126.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles exported from France were the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +108.9%, recorded 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Portugal ($X per cubic meter) and Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per cubic meter) and Denmark ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

Imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) into France dropped modestly to X cubic meters in 2021, approximately equating the year before. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X cubic meters) constituted the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier to France, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X cubic meters), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+10.1% per year) and Sweden (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) to France, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +28.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+8.3% per year) and Sweden (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 59%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Spain ($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 (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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