Russian Federation: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian oriented strandboard (OSB) market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -31.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a measured expansion. Oriented strandboard (OSB) consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

For the tenth year in a row, Russia recorded growth in shipments abroad of oriented strandboard (OSB), which increased by 83% to X cubic meters in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 418% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 464% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), China (X cubic meters) and Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of oriented strandboard (OSB) exports from Russia, with a combined 46% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Finland, Chile, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +961.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for oriented strandboard (OSB) exported from Russia were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together comprising 46% of total exports. The UK, Poland, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Chile, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Germany and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +1,012.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average oriented strandboard (OSB) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 64% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Sweden (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Oriented strandboard (OSB) imports into Russia contracted sharply to X cubic meters in 2021, with a decrease of -51.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of oriented strandboard (OSB) to Russia, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X cubic meters), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belarus amounted to +78.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.9% per year) and Romania (-39.2% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oriented strandboard (OSB) to Russia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belarus amounted to +76.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-12.7% per year) and Romania (-38.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($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 Canada (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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