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Slovakia: Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market 2025

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Slovak oriented strandboard (OSB) market, when its value increased by 49% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Oriented Strandboard (Osb) Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Oriented strandboard (OSB) imports into Slovakia reached X cubic meters in 2021, increasing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +18.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oriented strandboard (OSB) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of oriented strandboard (OSB) imports to Slovakia, with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, France, Ukraine and Germany, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest oriented strandboard (OSB) suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Hungary, France, Ukraine and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +63.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average oriented strandboard (OSB) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by 59% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The United States remains the largest oriented strandboard osb) consuming country worldwide, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, oriented strandboard osb) consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sevenfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of oriented strandboard (osb) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of oriented strandboard osb) production in 2021 were the United States, Canada and China, with a combined 71% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Romania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What are the leading suppliers of oriented strandboard (osb) to Slovakia?

In value terms, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland appeared to be the largest oriented strandboard osb) suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 77% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of oriented strandboard (osb) from Slovakia?

In value terms, Poland remains the key foreign market for oriented strandboard osb) exports from Slovakia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic, with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for oriented strandboard (osb) in Slovakia?

In 2021, the average oriented strandboard osb) export price amounted to $387 per cubic meter, jumping by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for oriented strandboard (osb) in Slovakia?

The average oriented strandboard osb) import price stood at $384 per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 57% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the oriented strandboard (osb) market in Slovakia. 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:

FCL 1606 - OSB

Country coverage:

Slovakia

Data coverage:

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