Portugal: Market for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) 2025

Market Size for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) decreased by -24.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. 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.

Production of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Portugal

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 168%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood), when their volume increased by 52% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X cubic meters), Cabo Verde (X cubic meters) and Angola (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Portugal, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) exports from Portugal, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +39.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-0.3% per year) and Cabo Verde (+19.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Cabo Verde ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+51.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) into Portugal surged to X cubic meters, rising by 132% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 149% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 190%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X cubic meters) was the main board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles supplier to Portugal, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X cubic meters), with a 1.9% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X cubic meters), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and Germany (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) to Portugal, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.5% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Spain ($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 Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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