France: Wood-Based Panels Market 2024

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in France

The French wood-based panels market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Production in France

In value terms, wood-based panels production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, wood-based panels exports from France rose slightly to X cubic meters, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood-based panels exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for wood-based panels exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average wood-based panels export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of wood-based panels were imported into France; dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood-based panels imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Luxembourg, China, Austria, Gabon, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood-based panels suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Gabon, Austria, China, Luxembourg, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 wood-based panels import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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