Germany: Particle Board Market 2024

Particle Board Market Size in Germany

The German particle board market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Particle Board Production in Germany

In value terms, particle board production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Particle board production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Particle Board Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of particle board were exported from Germany; shrinking by -7.1% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period 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 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, particle board exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters) was the main destination for particle board exports from Germany, accounting for a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, particle board exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X cubic meters), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+3.2% per year) and the UK (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for particle board exported from Germany were Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 34% of total exports. France, Austria, Switzerland, China, Sweden, Italy, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +21.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average particle board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Austria (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Particle Board Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of particle board decreased by -12.5% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, particle board imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of particle board imports to Germany, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) were the largest particle board suppliers to Germany, together comprising 63% of total imports. Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average particle board import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Belgium (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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