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Nepal - Fiber Board of Wood or Other Ligneous Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nepal: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese fiberboard market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, dropping by -22.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2019, approx. X cubic meters of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials were exported from Nepal; almost unchanged from 2018 figures. In general, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports dropped to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fiberboard exports from Nepal, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exports from Nepal.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled -5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, shrinking by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -5.0% per year.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, imports of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials into Nepal declined significantly to X cubic meters, waning by -22.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 156%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Nepal, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X cubic meters), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+22.5% per year) and Malaysia (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest fiberboard suppliers to Nepal were China ($X), India ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +41.8%, saw 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 fiberboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 51%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Malaysia ($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 India (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fiberboard market in Nepal. 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 16211423 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm
Prodcom 16211426 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm
Prodcom 16211429 - Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
Prodcom 16211443 - Fibreboard (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density exceeding 0,8 g/cm.
Prodcom 16211446 - Fibreboard (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density exceeding 0,5 g/cm. but not exceeding 0,8 g/cm.
Prodcom 16211449 - Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials (excluding medium density fibreboard [MDF]), whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances, of a density not exceeding 0,5 g/cm.

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

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