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Hungary: Wooden Particle Board Market 2025

Wooden Particle Board Market Size in Hungary

In 2021, the Hungarian wooden particle board market increased by 111% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a precipitous decrease. Wooden particle board consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of wooden particle board were exported from Hungary; which is down by -33.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 501% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, overseas purchases of wooden particle board were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,296%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 698%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wooden particle board imports to Hungary, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Hungary, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+40.8% per year) and Germany (-16.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a temperate increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($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 (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wooden particle board in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of wooden particle board consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 50% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, the UK, Spain and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of wooden particle board in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of wooden particle board production in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 50% share of global production. Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, Spain, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of wooden particle board to Hungary?

In value terms, Poland constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Hungary, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia, with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of wooden particle board from Hungary?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for wooden particle board exports from Hungary.

What is the average export price for wooden particle board in Hungary?

In 2021, the average wooden particle board export price amounted to $864 per cubic meter, which is down by -47.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wooden particle board in Hungary?

The average wooden particle board import price stood at $116 per cubic meter in 2021, rising by 40% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wooden particle board market in Hungary. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16211319 - Waferboard and similar board, of wood (excluding particle board and oriented strand board [OSB])

Country coverage:

Hungary

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Hungary
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024