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Ireland: Wooden Particle Board Market 2025

Wooden Particle Board Market Size in Ireland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Irish wooden particle board market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by 99.9% to less than $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wooden Particle Board Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of wooden particle board, when their volume decreased by -94.8% to X cubic meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 346%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wooden particle board exports reduced notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 523%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden particle board export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2019, which is down by -22.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 87%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -10.1% per year.

Wooden Particle Board Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, the amount of wooden particle board imported into Ireland declined rapidly to X cubic meters, which is down by -77.5% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden particle board imports shrank sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X cubic meters) was the main wooden particle board supplier to Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled -39.1%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Ireland, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -40.5%.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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, together accounting for 50% of global consumption. Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, the UK, Spain and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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, together accounting for 50% of global production. Germany, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, France, Spain, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

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

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of wooden particle board to Ireland, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 21% share of total imports.

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

In 2021, the average wooden particle board export price amounted to $257 per cubic meter, almost unchanged from the previous year.

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

In 2021, the average wooden particle board import price amounted to $298 per cubic meter, reducing by -9.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wooden particle board market in Ireland. 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:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
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
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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
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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