Italy: Wood-Based Panels Market 2025

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian wood-based panels market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Wood-based panels consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Production in Italy

In value terms, wood-based panels production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood-based panels decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Slovenia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood-based panels exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Poland, China, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK, Tunisia and Greece 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood-based panels exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Slovenia, China, the UK, Poland, Spain, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average wood-based panels export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood-based panels increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Hungary (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood-based panels imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Brazil, Slovakia, Turkey, Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest wood-based panels suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Brazil, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, Slovakia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 wood-based panels import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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